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Distance from Moscow to Chernihiv

Straight line

631 km
392 mi · 341 NM

By road

1,632 km
1,014 mi

Travel time

23 h 58 min
flight ≈ 1 h 17 min

Direction

SW 224°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Chernihiv?

Moscow (Russia) and Chernihiv (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 631 km in a straight line, that is 392 miles or 341 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Chernihiv is 1,632 km (1,014 miles), about 23 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 159% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Chernihiv lies to the south-west (initial bearing 224°). The route crosses from Russia into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 53.6705°, 34.2907°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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 Moscow from Chernihiv?

By road it is 1,632 km (1,014 miles) from Moscow to Chernihiv; in a straight line it is 631 km (392 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Chernihiv?

About 23 h 58 min on the fastest route (1,632 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chernihiv from Moscow?

Chernihiv is to the south-west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 224°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Chernihiv?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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.