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Distance from Sumy to Zhytomyr

Straight line

440 km
273 mi · 237 NM

By road

474 km
295 mi

Travel time

7 h 13 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

W 263°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Zhytomyr?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Zhytomyr (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 440 km in a straight line, that is 273 miles or 237 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Zhytomyr is 474 km (295 miles), about 7 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Zhytomyr lies to the west (initial bearing 263°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 50.6334°, 31.7171°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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 Zhytomyr?

By road it is 474 km (295 miles) from Sumy to Zhytomyr; in a straight line it is 440 km (273 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Zhytomyr?

About 7 h 13 min on the fastest route (474 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zhytomyr from Sumy?

Zhytomyr is to the west of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 263°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Zhytomyr?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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.