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Distance from Samara to Kharkiv

Straight line

1,026 km
637 mi · 554 NM

By road

1,400 km
870 mi

Travel time

21 h 2 min
flight ≈ 1 h 47 min

Direction

WSW 255°
initial bearing

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How far is Samara from Kharkiv?

Samara (Russia) and Kharkiv (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 1,026 km in a straight line, that is 637 miles or 554 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samara to Kharkiv is 1,400 km (870 miles), about 21 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Samara, Kharkiv lies to the west (initial bearing 255°). The route crosses from Russia into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 51.7956°, 42.9539°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 47 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 Samara from Kharkiv?

By road it is 1,400 km (870 miles) from Samara to Kharkiv; in a straight line it is 1,026 km (637 miles).

How long is the drive from Samara to Kharkiv?

About 21 h 2 min on the fastest route (1,400 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kharkiv from Samara?

Kharkiv is to the west of Samara, at an initial bearing of 255°.

How long is the flight from Samara to Kharkiv?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 47 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.