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Distance from Vitebsk to Sumy

Straight line

566 km
352 mi · 306 NM

By road

1,637 km
1,017 mi

Travel time

22 h 31 min
flight ≈ 1 h 12 min

Direction

SE 145°
initial bearing

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How far is Vitebsk from Sumy?

Vitebsk (Belarus) and Sumy (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 566 km in a straight line, that is 352 miles or 306 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vitebsk to Sumy is 1,637 km (1,017 miles), about 22 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 189% longer than the straight line.

From Vitebsk, Sumy lies to the south-east (initial bearing 145°). The route crosses from Belarus into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 53.0781°, 32.6165°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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 Sumy?

By road it is 1,637 km (1,017 miles) from Vitebsk to Sumy; in a straight line it is 566 km (352 miles).

How long is the drive from Vitebsk to Sumy?

About 22 h 31 min on the fastest route (1,637 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sumy from Vitebsk?

Sumy is to the south-east of Vitebsk, at an initial bearing of 145°.

How long is the flight from Vitebsk to Sumy?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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.