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Distance from Zhytomyr to Chernihiv

Straight line

230 km
143 mi · 124 NM

By road

289 km
180 mi

Travel time

4 h 23 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Zhytomyr from Chernihiv?

Zhytomyr (Ukraine) and Chernihiv (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 230 km in a straight line, that is 143 miles or 124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zhytomyr to Chernihiv is 289 km (180 miles), about 4 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Zhytomyr, Chernihiv lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 50.8925°, 29.9634°.

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 Zhytomyr from Chernihiv?

By road it is 289 km (180 miles) from Zhytomyr to Chernihiv; in a straight line it is 230 km (143 miles).

How long is the drive from Zhytomyr to Chernihiv?

About 4 h 23 min on the fastest route (289 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chernihiv from Zhytomyr?

Chernihiv is to the north-east of Zhytomyr, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Zhytomyr to Chernihiv?

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.