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Distance from Vitebsk to Minsk

Straight line

223 km
139 mi · 120 NM

By road

292 km
181 mi

Travel time

3 h 34 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

SW 231°
initial bearing

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How far is Vitebsk from Minsk?

Vitebsk (Belarus) and Minsk (Belarus) are a medium distance apart: 223 km in a straight line, that is 139 miles or 120 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vitebsk to Minsk is 292 km (181 miles), about 3 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Vitebsk, Minsk lies to the south-west (initial bearing 231°). Both cities are in Belarus. The halfway point is at 54.5524°, 28.8649°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Minsk?

By road it is 292 km (181 miles) from Vitebsk to Minsk; in a straight line it is 223 km (139 miles).

How long is the drive from Vitebsk to Minsk?

About 3 h 34 min on the fastest route (292 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Minsk from Vitebsk?

Minsk is to the south-west of Vitebsk, at an initial bearing of 231°.

How long is the flight from Vitebsk to Minsk?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.