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Distance from Cherkasy to Zhytomyr

Straight line

261 km
162 mi · 141 NM

By road

328 km
204 mi

Travel time

4 h 54 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Cherkasy from Zhytomyr?

Cherkasy (Ukraine) and Zhytomyr (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 261 km in a straight line, that is 162 miles or 141 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cherkasy to Zhytomyr is 328 km (204 miles), about 4 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Cherkasy, Zhytomyr lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.8590°, 30.3840°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Cherkasy from Zhytomyr?

By road it is 328 km (204 miles) from Cherkasy to Zhytomyr; in a straight line it is 261 km (162 miles).

How long is the drive from Cherkasy to Zhytomyr?

About 4 h 54 min on the fastest route (328 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zhytomyr from Cherkasy?

Zhytomyr is to the west of Cherkasy, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Cherkasy to Zhytomyr?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.