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Distance from Sumy to Cherkasy

Straight line

257 km
159 mi · 139 NM

By road

332 km
206 mi

Travel time

5 h 51 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

SW 231°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Cherkasy?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Cherkasy (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 257 km in a straight line, that is 159 miles or 139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Cherkasy is 332 km (206 miles), about 5 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Cherkasy lies to the south-west (initial bearing 231°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 50.1831°, 33.4098°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Cherkasy?

By road it is 332 km (206 miles) from Sumy to Cherkasy; in a straight line it is 257 km (159 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Cherkasy?

About 5 h 51 min on the fastest route (332 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cherkasy from Sumy?

Cherkasy is to the south-west of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 231°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Cherkasy?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.