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Distance from Poltava to Odessa

Straight line

448 km
278 mi · 242 NM

By road

558 km
347 mi

Travel time

9 h 11 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

SW 221°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Odessa?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Odessa (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 448 km in a straight line, that is 278 miles or 242 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Odessa is 558 km (347 miles), about 9 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Poltava, Odessa lies to the south-west (initial bearing 221°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 48.0513°, 32.5791°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Odessa?

By road it is 558 km (347 miles) from Poltava to Odessa; in a straight line it is 448 km (278 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Odessa?

About 9 h 11 min on the fastest route (558 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Odessa from Poltava?

Odessa is to the south-west of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 221°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Odessa?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.