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Distance from Poltava to Volgograd

Straight line

733 km
455 mi · 396 NM

By road

934 km
580 mi

Travel time

13 h 57 min
flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

E 94°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Volgograd?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Volgograd (Russia) are quite far apart: 733 km in a straight line, that is 455 miles or 396 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Volgograd is 934 km (580 miles), about 13 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Poltava, Volgograd lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Russia. The halfway point is at 49.2638°, 39.5654°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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 Volgograd?

By road it is 934 km (580 miles) from Poltava to Volgograd; in a straight line it is 733 km (455 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Volgograd?

About 13 h 57 min on the fastest route (934 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Volgograd from Poltava?

Volgograd is to the east of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 94°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Volgograd?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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.