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Distance from Sumy to Mahilyow

Straight line

450 km
280 mi · 243 NM

By road

1,539 km
956 mi

Travel time

21 h 19 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Mahilyow?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Mahilyow (Belarus) are a medium distance apart: 450 km in a straight line, that is 280 miles or 243 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Mahilyow is 1,539 km (956 miles), about 21 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 242% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Mahilyow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Belarus. The halfway point is at 52.4401°, 32.6483°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Mahilyow?

By road it is 1,539 km (956 miles) from Sumy to Mahilyow; in a straight line it is 450 km (280 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Mahilyow?

About 21 h 19 min on the fastest route (1,539 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mahilyow from Sumy?

Mahilyow is to the north-west of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Mahilyow?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.