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Distance from Chernihiv to Zhytomyr

Straight line

230 km
143 mi · 124 NM

By road

282 km
175 mi

Travel time

4 h 23 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

SW 234°
initial bearing

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How far is Chernihiv from Zhytomyr?

Chernihiv (Ukraine) and Zhytomyr (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 230 km in a straight line, that is 143 miles or 124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chernihiv to Zhytomyr is 282 km (175 miles), about 4 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Chernihiv, Zhytomyr lies to the south-west (initial bearing 234°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 50.8925°, 29.9634°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Zhytomyr?

By road it is 282 km (175 miles) from Chernihiv to Zhytomyr; in a straight line it is 230 km (143 miles).

How long is the drive from Chernihiv to Zhytomyr?

About 4 h 23 min on the fastest route (282 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zhytomyr from Chernihiv?

Zhytomyr is to the south-west of Chernihiv, at an initial bearing of 234°.

How long is the flight from Chernihiv to Zhytomyr?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.