
Find states and regions closest to Sumy in Ukraine with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Ukraine and Europe.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Ukraine
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Sumy from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Kursk Oblast | 64 mi | 103 km | 56 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Kharkiv | 89 mi | 144 km | 77 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Poltava | 92 mi | 148 km | 80 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Belgorod Oblast | 130 mi | 209 km | 113 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Chernihiv Oblast | 157 mi | 253 km | 137 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Cherkasy | 158 mi | 254 km | 137 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Oryol oblast | 158 mi | 255 km | 137 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Bryansk Oblast | 161 mi | 259 km | 140 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Dnipropetrovsk | 169 mi | 272 km | 147 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Kyiv Oblast | 190 mi | 305 km | 165 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Sumy by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Sumy supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Moldova | 146 mi | 235 km | 127 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Romania | 336 mi | 541 km | 292 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Belarus | 394 mi | 634 km | 342 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Bulgaria | 477 mi | 767 km | 414 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Slovakia | 525 mi | 844 km | 456 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Sumy. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Sumy (You) | Ukraine | 1,035,772 | 23,834 | 13.54 |
| Kursk Oblast | Russia | — | 29,800 | — |
| Kharkiv | Ukraine | 2,598,961 | 31,415 | 33.79 |
| Poltava | Ukraine | 1,352,283 | 28,748 | 17.61 |
| Belgorod Oblast | Russia | — | 27,134 | — |
| Chernihiv Oblast | Ukraine | 959,315 | 31,865 | 12.69 |
| Cherkasy | Ukraine | 1,160,744 | 20,900 | 16.13 |
| Oryol oblast | Russia | — | 24,652 | — |
| Bryansk Oblast | Russia | — | 34,900 | — |
| Dnipropetrovsk | Ukraine | 3,096,485 | 31,914 | 36.38 |
| Kyiv Oblast | Ukraine | 1,795,079 | 28,131 | 21.20 |
How does Sumy rank within Ukraine? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Sumy appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Donetsk | 4,059,372 |
| Dnipropetrovsk | 3,096,485 |
| Kyiv City | 2,847,200 |
| Lviv | 2,725,900 |
| Kharkiv | 2,598,961 |
| Odesa | 2,351,392 |
| Luhansk | 2,102,921 |
| Crimea | 1,907,106 |
| Kyiv Oblast | 1,795,079 |
| Zaporizhzhia | 1,638,462 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Odesa | 33,310 |
| Dnipropetrovsk | 31,914 |
| Chernihiv Oblast | 31,865 |
| Kharkiv | 31,415 |
| Zhytomyr Oblast | 29,832 |
| Poltava | 28,748 |
| Kherson | 28,461 |
| Kyiv Oblast | 28,131 |
| Zaporizhzhia | 27,180 |
| Luhansk | 26,684 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Kyiv City | 1,037.93 |
| Sevastopol City | 143.83 |
| Donetsk | 54.53 |
| Lviv | 41.13 |
| Dnipropetrovsk | 36.38 |
| Kharkiv | 33.79 |
| Zakarpattia | 33.78 |
| Luhansk | 31.54 |
| Chernivtsi | 28.95 |
| Ivano-Frankivsk | 28.36 |
Sumy is a state or region within Ukraine in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Sumy is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Sumy by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Ukraine page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Sumy using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Sumy.
Knowing the distance from Sumy to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Ukraine. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Sumy map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Sumy to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Sumy table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Sumy below the states table, or compare all Ukraine states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Ukraine state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.