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Distance from Volgograd to Donetsk

Straight line

502 km
312 mi · 271 NM

By road

614 km
382 mi

Travel time

8 h 47 min
flight ≈ 1 h 8 min

Direction

W 264°
initial bearing

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How far is Volgograd from Donetsk?

Volgograd (Russia) and Donetsk (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 502 km in a straight line, that is 312 miles or 271 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Volgograd to Donetsk is 614 km (382 miles), about 8 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Volgograd, Donetsk lies to the west (initial bearing 264°). The route crosses from Russia into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 48.4198°, 41.1291°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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 Volgograd from Donetsk?

By road it is 614 km (382 miles) from Volgograd to Donetsk; in a straight line it is 502 km (312 miles).

How long is the drive from Volgograd to Donetsk?

About 8 h 47 min on the fastest route (614 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Donetsk from Volgograd?

Donetsk is to the west of Volgograd, at an initial bearing of 264°.

How long is the flight from Volgograd to Donetsk?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.