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Distance from Poltava to Tai’an

Straight line

6,561 km
4,077 mi · 3,543 NM

By road

8,321 km
5,171 mi

Travel time

101 h 31 min
flight ≈ 8 h 42 min

Direction

ENE 69°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Tai’an?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 6,561 km in a straight line, that is 4,077 miles or 3,543 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Tai’an is 8,321 km (5,171 miles), about 101 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Poltava, Tai’an lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). The route crosses from Ukraine into China. The halfway point is at 50.9029°, 81.3079°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 42 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 Tai’an?

By road it is 8,321 km (5,171 miles) from Poltava to Tai’an; in a straight line it is 6,561 km (4,077 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Tai’an?

About 101 h 31 min on the fastest route (8,321 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tai’an from Poltava?

Tai’an is to the east of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 69°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Tai’an?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 42 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.