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Distance from Kyiv to Cherkasy

Straight line

159 km
99 mi · 86 NM

By road

191 km
118 mi

Travel time

3 h 3 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

SE 135°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyiv from Cherkasy?

Kyiv (Ukraine) and Cherkasy (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 159 km in a straight line, that is 99 miles or 86 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kyiv to Cherkasy is 191 km (118 miles), about 3 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Kyiv, Cherkasy lies to the south-east (initial bearing 135°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.9441°, 31.3011°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Kyiv from Cherkasy?

By road it is 191 km (118 miles) from Kyiv to Cherkasy; in a straight line it is 159 km (99 miles).

How long is the drive from Kyiv to Cherkasy?

About 3 h 3 min on the fastest route (191 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cherkasy from Kyiv?

Cherkasy is to the south-east of Kyiv, at an initial bearing of 135°.

How long is the flight from Kyiv to Cherkasy?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.