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Distance from Chernihiv to Kharkiv

Straight line

389 km
242 mi · 210 NM

By road

551 km
343 mi

Travel time

8 h 8 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

ESE 114°
initial bearing

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How far is Chernihiv from Kharkiv?

Chernihiv (Ukraine) and Kharkiv (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 389 km in a straight line, that is 242 miles or 210 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chernihiv to Kharkiv is 551 km (343 miles), about 8 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Chernihiv, Kharkiv lies to the south-east (initial bearing 114°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 50.7695°, 33.8093°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Chernihiv from Kharkiv?

By road it is 551 km (343 miles) from Chernihiv to Kharkiv; in a straight line it is 389 km (242 miles).

How long is the drive from Chernihiv to Kharkiv?

About 8 h 8 min on the fastest route (551 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kharkiv from Chernihiv?

Kharkiv is to the south-east of Chernihiv, at an initial bearing of 114°.

How long is the flight from Chernihiv to Kharkiv?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.