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Distance from Donetsk to Sumy

Straight line

389 km
242 mi · 210 NM

By road

484 km
301 mi

Travel time

8 h 22 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Donetsk from Sumy?

Donetsk (Ukraine) and Sumy (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, Donetsk to Sumy is 484 km (301 miles), about 8 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Donetsk, Sumy lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.4820°, 36.3457°.

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 Donetsk from Sumy?

By road it is 484 km (301 miles) from Donetsk to Sumy; in a straight line it is 389 km (242 miles).

How long is the drive from Donetsk to Sumy?

About 8 h 22 min on the fastest route (484 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sumy from Donetsk?

Sumy is to the north-west of Donetsk, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Donetsk to Sumy?

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.