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Distance from Volgograd to Poltava

Straight line

733 km
455 mi · 396 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

WNW 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Volgograd from Poltava?

Volgograd (Russia) and Poltava (Ukraine) 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.

From Volgograd, Poltava lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from Russia into Ukraine. 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 Volgograd from Poltava?

The straight-line distance between Volgograd and Poltava is 733 km (455 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Poltava from Volgograd?

Poltava is to the west of Volgograd, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Volgograd to Poltava?

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.