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Distance from Sumy to Luhansk

Straight line

418 km
260 mi · 226 NM

By road

538 km
334 mi

Travel time

8 h 59 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

SE 127°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Luhansk?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Luhansk (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 418 km in a straight line, that is 260 miles or 226 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Luhansk is 538 km (334 miles), about 8 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Luhansk lies to the south-east (initial bearing 127°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.7663°, 37.1135°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Luhansk?

By road it is 538 km (334 miles) from Sumy to Luhansk; in a straight line it is 418 km (260 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Luhansk?

About 8 h 59 min on the fastest route (538 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luhansk from Sumy?

Luhansk is to the south-east of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 127°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Luhansk?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.