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Distance from Brest to Vitebsk

Straight line

551 km
343 mi · 298 NM

By road

635 km
395 mi

Travel time

7 h 20 min
flight ≈ 1 h 11 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Brest from Vitebsk?

Brest (Belarus) and Vitebsk (Belarus) are a medium distance apart: 551 km in a straight line, that is 343 miles or 298 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brest to Vitebsk is 635 km (395 miles), about 7 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Brest, Vitebsk lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). Both cities are in Belarus. The halfway point is at 53.6882°, 26.8267°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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 Brest from Vitebsk?

By road it is 635 km (395 miles) from Brest to Vitebsk; in a straight line it is 551 km (343 miles).

How long is the drive from Brest to Vitebsk?

About 7 h 20 min on the fastest route (635 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Vitebsk from Brest?

Vitebsk is to the north-east of Brest, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Brest to Vitebsk?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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.