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Distance from Zhytomyr to Sumy

Straight line

440 km
273 mi · 237 NM

By road

474 km
295 mi

Travel time

7 h 12 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Zhytomyr from Sumy?

Zhytomyr (Ukraine) and Sumy (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 440 km in a straight line, that is 273 miles or 237 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zhytomyr to Sumy is 474 km (295 miles), about 7 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Zhytomyr, Sumy lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 50.6334°, 31.7171°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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 Sumy?

By road it is 474 km (295 miles) from Zhytomyr to Sumy; in a straight line it is 440 km (273 miles).

How long is the drive from Zhytomyr to Sumy?

About 7 h 12 min on the fastest route (474 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sumy from Zhytomyr?

Sumy is to the east of Zhytomyr, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Zhytomyr to Sumy?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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.