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Distance from Vitebsk to Chernihiv

Straight line

416 km
259 mi · 225 NM

By road

1,452 km
902 mi

Travel time

19 h 42 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

S 170°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Chernihiv → Vitebsk

How far is Vitebsk from Chernihiv?

Vitebsk (Belarus) and Chernihiv (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 416 km in a straight line, that is 259 miles or 225 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vitebsk to Chernihiv is 1,452 km (902 miles), about 19 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 249% longer than the straight line.

From Vitebsk, Chernihiv lies to the south (initial bearing 170°). The route crosses from Belarus into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 53.3492°, 30.7682°.

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 Vitebsk from Chernihiv?

By road it is 1,452 km (902 miles) from Vitebsk to Chernihiv; in a straight line it is 416 km (259 miles).

How long is the drive from Vitebsk to Chernihiv?

About 19 h 42 min on the fastest route (1,452 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chernihiv from Vitebsk?

Chernihiv is to the south of Vitebsk, at an initial bearing of 170°.

How long is the flight from Vitebsk to Chernihiv?

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.