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Distance from Vitebsk to Zhytomyr

Straight line

558 km
347 mi · 301 NM

By road

1,163 km
723 mi

Travel time

15 h 28 min
flight ≈ 1 h 12 min

Direction

SSW 191°
initial bearing

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How far is Vitebsk from Zhytomyr?

Vitebsk (Belarus) and Zhytomyr (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 558 km in a straight line, that is 347 miles or 301 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vitebsk to Zhytomyr is 1,163 km (723 miles), about 15 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 108% longer than the straight line.

From Vitebsk, Zhytomyr lies to the south (initial bearing 191°). The route crosses from Belarus into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 52.7301°, 29.3976°.

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 Zhytomyr?

By road it is 1,163 km (723 miles) from Vitebsk to Zhytomyr; in a straight line it is 558 km (347 miles).

How long is the drive from Vitebsk to Zhytomyr?

About 15 h 28 min on the fastest route (1,163 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zhytomyr from Vitebsk?

Zhytomyr is to the south of Vitebsk, at an initial bearing of 191°.

How long is the flight from Vitebsk to Zhytomyr?

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.