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Distance from Volgograd to Sumy

Straight line

739 km
459 mi · 399 NM

By road

1,000 km
622 mi

Travel time

15 h 14 min
flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Volgograd from Sumy?

Volgograd (Russia) and Sumy (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 739 km in a straight line, that is 459 miles or 399 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Volgograd to Sumy is 1,000 km (622 miles), about 15 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Volgograd, Sumy lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from Russia into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.9218°, 39.7617°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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 Volgograd from Sumy?

By road it is 1,000 km (622 miles) from Volgograd to Sumy; in a straight line it is 739 km (459 miles).

How long is the drive from Volgograd to Sumy?

About 15 h 14 min on the fastest route (1,000 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sumy from Volgograd?

Sumy is to the north-west of Volgograd, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Volgograd to Sumy?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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.