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Distance from Luhansk to Sumy

Straight line

418 km
260 mi · 226 NM

By road

538 km
334 mi

Travel time

8 h 59 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Luhansk from Sumy?

Luhansk (Ukraine) and Sumy (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 418 km in a straight line, that is 260 miles or 226 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luhansk to Sumy is 538 km (334 miles), about 8 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Luhansk, Sumy lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.7663°, 37.1135°.

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 Luhansk from Sumy?

By road it is 538 km (334 miles) from Luhansk to Sumy; in a straight line it is 418 km (260 miles).

How long is the drive from Luhansk to Sumy?

About 8 h 59 min on the fastest route (538 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sumy from Luhansk?

Sumy is to the north-west of Luhansk, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Luhansk to Sumy?

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.