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Distance from Kyiv to Chernivtsi

Straight line

411 km
255 mi · 222 NM

By road

525 km
327 mi

Travel time

8 h 24 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

SW 236°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyiv from Chernivtsi?

Kyiv (Ukraine) and Chernivtsi (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 411 km in a straight line, that is 255 miles or 222 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kyiv to Chernivtsi is 525 km (327 miles), about 8 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Kyiv, Chernivtsi lies to the south-west (initial bearing 236°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.3957°, 28.1816°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Chernivtsi?

By road it is 525 km (327 miles) from Kyiv to Chernivtsi; in a straight line it is 411 km (255 miles).

How long is the drive from Kyiv to Chernivtsi?

About 8 h 24 min on the fastest route (525 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chernivtsi from Kyiv?

Chernivtsi is to the south-west of Kyiv, at an initial bearing of 236°.

How long is the flight from Kyiv to Chernivtsi?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.