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Distance from Sumy to Chelyabinsk

Straight line

1,835 km
1,140 mi · 991 NM

By road

2,458 km
1,527 mi

Travel time

36 h 15 min
flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Chelyabinsk?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Chelyabinsk (Russia) are quite far apart: 1,835 km in a straight line, that is 1,140 miles or 991 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Chelyabinsk is 2,458 km (1,527 miles), about 36 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Chelyabinsk lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Russia. The halfway point is at 53.7831°, 47.4489°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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 Sumy from Chelyabinsk?

By road it is 2,458 km (1,527 miles) from Sumy to Chelyabinsk; in a straight line it is 1,835 km (1,140 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Chelyabinsk?

About 36 h 15 min on the fastest route (2,458 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chelyabinsk from Sumy?

Chelyabinsk is to the north-east of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Chelyabinsk?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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.