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Distance from Sumy to Kyiv

Straight line

307 km
191 mi · 166 NM

By road

335 km
208 mi

Travel time

5 h 19 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

W 262°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Kyiv?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Kyiv (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 307 km in a straight line, that is 191 miles or 166 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Kyiv is 335 km (208 miles), about 5 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 9% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Kyiv lies to the west (initial bearing 262°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 50.7077°, 32.6514°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Kyiv?

By road it is 335 km (208 miles) from Sumy to Kyiv; in a straight line it is 307 km (191 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Kyiv?

About 5 h 19 min on the fastest route (335 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kyiv from Sumy?

Kyiv is to the west of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 262°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Kyiv?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.