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Distance from Istanbul to Sumy

Straight line

1,190 km
739 mi · 643 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 59 min

Direction

NNE 20°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Sumy?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Sumy (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 1,190 km in a straight line, that is 739 miles or 643 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Istanbul, Sumy lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 46.0048°, 31.6125°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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 Istanbul from Sumy?

The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Sumy is 1,190 km (739 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sumy from Istanbul?

Sumy is to the north of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 20°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sumy?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.