Far away or distant — indicating something located at considerable distance (often written in kana).
山の向こうにははるか彼方の海が見えた。
Beyond the mountains I could see the sea far in the distance.
はるか遠くまで続く一本道を歩いた。
I walked along a road that continued far into the distance.
彼女の考えは私にははるかに理解し難い。
Her ideas are far beyond my understanding.
A long time ago; referring to the distant past (as in 'far in the past').
はるか昔、この地には別の文明が栄えていたという。
It is said that a different civilization flourished here long ago.
その伝説ははるか昔から語り継がれている。
That legend has been passed down since long ago.