Cities Near Kyiv
Cities near Kyiv, Ukraine: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Boryspil’, Fastiv, Bila Tserkva. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Kyiv, Ukraine is Boryspil’, about 20 mi (33 km) away — roughly 39 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boryspil’ | 20 mi / 33 km | 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Fastiv | 37 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bila Tserkva | 48 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Nizhyn | 72 mi / 116 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Chernihiv | 80 mi / 128 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pryluky | 82 mi / 133 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Zhytomyr | 82 mi / 133 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Korosten’ | 90 mi / 144 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Berdychiv | 93 mi / 150 km | 2 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cherkasy | 99 mi / 159 km | 2 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Kyiv
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Boryspil’, Fastiv, Bila Tserkva, Nizhyn, Chernihiv. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Kyiv include Boryspil’, Fastiv, Bila Tserkva, Nizhyn, Chernihiv. The closest is Boryspil’, about 20 miles (33 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.