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Distance from Chelyabinsk to Sumy

Straight line

1,835 km
1,140 mi · 991 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

W 266°
initial bearing

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How far is Chelyabinsk from Sumy?

Chelyabinsk (Russia) and Sumy (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 1,835 km in a straight line, that is 1,140 miles or 991 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chelyabinsk, Sumy lies to the west (initial bearing 266°). The route crosses from Russia into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 53.7831°, 47.4489°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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 Chelyabinsk from Sumy?

The straight-line distance between Chelyabinsk and Sumy is 1,835 km (1,140 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sumy from Chelyabinsk?

Sumy is to the west of Chelyabinsk, at an initial bearing of 266°.

How long is the flight from Chelyabinsk to Sumy?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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.