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Distance from Zhytomyr to Kyiv

Straight line

133 km
83 mi · 72 NM

By road

140 km
87 mi

Travel time

1 h 57 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Zhytomyr from Kyiv?

Zhytomyr (Ukraine) and Kyiv (Ukraine) are a short distance apart: 133 km in a straight line, that is 83 miles or 72 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zhytomyr to Kyiv is 140 km (87 miles), about 1 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Zhytomyr, Kyiv lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 50.3634°, 29.5984°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Kyiv?

By road it is 140 km (87 miles) from Zhytomyr to Kyiv; in a straight line it is 133 km (83 miles).

How long is the drive from Zhytomyr to Kyiv?

About 1 h 57 min on the fastest route (140 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kyiv from Zhytomyr?

Kyiv is to the east of Zhytomyr, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Zhytomyr to Kyiv?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.