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Distance from Poltava to Lviv

Straight line

758 km
471 mi · 409 NM

By road

884 km
549 mi

Travel time

12 h 10 min
flight ≈ 1 h 27 min

Direction

W 276°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Lviv?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Lviv (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 758 km in a straight line, that is 471 miles or 409 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Lviv is 884 km (549 miles), about 12 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Poltava, Lviv lies to the west (initial bearing 276°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.8352°, 29.2953°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Poltava from Lviv?

By road it is 884 km (549 miles) from Poltava to Lviv; in a straight line it is 758 km (471 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Lviv?

About 12 h 10 min on the fastest route (884 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lviv from Poltava?

Lviv is to the west of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 276°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Lviv?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.