Day trip from Kyiv to Homyel'
Homyel' lies 222 km (138 mi) north of Kyiv, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 222 km (138 mi) apart, Homyel' is a realistic day trip from Kyiv: about 3 h 37 min each way by road.
| Kyiv | Homyel' | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Belarus |
| Population | 3 million | 501,193 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) |
What changes when you arrive in Homyel'
Crossing from Ukraine into Belarus: money changes from the Hryvnia to the Belarusian ruble (BYN); the dialling code becomes +375; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
What to see in Homyel'
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Homieĺ Palace Complex | 309,200 | 2012 |
| Regional Drama Theater | 94,300 | 2018 |
| Homieĺ Voblasć Universal Library | 45,000 | — |
The busiest is Homieĺ Palace Complex at 309,200 visitors in 2012. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Homyel'
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Staying in Homyel'
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Common questions
How far is Homyel' from Kyiv?
222 km (138 mi) in a straight line, north of Kyiv; by road roughly 271 km (169 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyiv to Homyel' by road?
About 3 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyiv and Homyel'?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Homyel'?
The Belarusian ruble (BYN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.