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Distance from Sumy to Volgograd

Straight line

739 km
459 mi · 399 NM

By road

1,001 km
622 mi

Travel time

15 h 16 min
flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

ESE 106°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Volgograd?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Volgograd (Russia) are quite far apart: 739 km in a straight line, that is 459 miles or 399 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Volgograd is 1,001 km (622 miles), about 15 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Volgograd lies to the east (initial bearing 106°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Russia. The halfway point is at 49.9218°, 39.7617°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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 Volgograd?

By road it is 1,001 km (622 miles) from Sumy to Volgograd; in a straight line it is 739 km (459 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Volgograd?

About 15 h 16 min on the fastest route (1,001 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Volgograd from Sumy?

Volgograd is to the east of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 106°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Volgograd?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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.