Day trip from Baku to Sumgayit
Sumgayit lies 30 km (19 mi) north-west of Baku, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 30 km (19 mi) apart, Sumgayit is a realistic day trip from Baku: about 29 min each way by road.
| Baku | Sumgayit | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Azerbaijan | Azerbaijan |
| Population | 2.4 million | 427,000 |
| Elevation | -23 m (-75 ft) | -11 m (-36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Baku) | UTC+4 (Asia/Baku) |
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Staying in Sumgayit
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Common questions
How far is Sumgayit from Baku?
30 km (19 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Baku; by road roughly 37 km (23 mi).
How long does it take to get from Baku to Sumgayit by road?
About 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Baku and Sumgayit?
No, both are on Asia/Baku at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.