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Distance from Warsaw to Lviv

Straight line

340 km
211 mi · 183 NM

By road

395 km
245 mi

Travel time

5 h 41 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

SE 140°
initial bearing

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How far is Warsaw from Lviv?

Warsaw (Poland) and Lviv (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 340 km in a straight line, that is 211 miles or 183 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Warsaw to Lviv is 395 km (245 miles), about 5 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Warsaw, Lviv lies to the south-east (initial bearing 140°). The route crosses from Poland into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 51.0437°, 22.5564°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Warsaw from Lviv?

By road it is 395 km (245 miles) from Warsaw to Lviv; in a straight line it is 340 km (211 miles).

How long is the drive from Warsaw to Lviv?

About 5 h 41 min on the fastest route (395 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lviv from Warsaw?

Lviv is to the south-east of Warsaw, at an initial bearing of 140°.

How long is the flight from Warsaw to Lviv?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.