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Distance from Sumy to Kharkiv

Straight line

147 km
91 mi · 79 NM

By road

188 km
117 mi

Travel time

3 h 23 min
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

SE 135°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Kharkiv?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Kharkiv (Ukraine) are a short distance apart: 147 km in a straight line, that is 91 miles or 79 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Kharkiv is 188 km (117 miles), about 3 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Kharkiv lies to the south-east (initial bearing 135°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 50.4535°, 35.5337°.

A direct flight would take about 41 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 Kharkiv?

By road it is 188 km (117 miles) from Sumy to Kharkiv; in a straight line it is 147 km (91 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Kharkiv?

About 3 h 23 min on the fastest route (188 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kharkiv from Sumy?

Kharkiv is to the south-east of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 135°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Kharkiv?

A direct flight would take about 41 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.