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Distance from Poltava to Tokyo

Straight line

8,042 km
4,997 mi · 4,342 NM

By road

9,602 km
5,967 mi

Travel time

128 h 13 min
flight ≈ 10 h 33 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Tokyo?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 8,042 km in a straight line, that is 4,997 miles or 4,342 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Tokyo is 9,602 km (5,967 miles), about 128 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Poltava, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Japan. The halfway point is at 56.2971°, 95.4642°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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 Tokyo?

By road it is 9,602 km (5,967 miles) from Poltava to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 8,042 km (4,997 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Tokyo?

About 128 h 13 min on the fastest route (9,602 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Poltava?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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.