Distance from Amsterdam to Gent
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How far is Amsterdam from Gent?
Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Gent (Belgium) are a medium distance apart: 168 km in a straight line, that is 104 miles or 91 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Amsterdam to Gent is 220 km (137 miles), about 2 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.
From Amsterdam, Gent lies to the south-west (initial bearing 209°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Belgium. The halfway point is at 51.7135°, 4.2946°.
A direct flight would take about 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Amsterdam
- Amsterdam – Utrecht 35 km
- Amsterdam – The Hague 52 km
- Amsterdam – Rotterdam 57 km
- Amsterdam – Eindhoven 111 km
- Amsterdam – Antwerpen 133 km
- Amsterdam – Krefeld 162 km
- Amsterdam – Duisburg 166 km
- Amsterdam – Oberhausen 168 km
Other distances from Gent
- Gent – Brussels 50 km
- Gent – Antwerpen 51 km
- Gent – Lille 65 km
- Gent – Charleroi 88 km
- Gent – Rotterdam 110 km
- Gent – The Hague 121 km
- Gent – Eindhoven 130 km
- Gent – Utrecht 151 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Gent?
By road it is 220 km (137 miles) from Amsterdam to Gent; in a straight line it is 168 km (104 miles).
How long is the drive from Amsterdam to Gent?
About 2 h 54 min on the fastest route (220 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gent from Amsterdam?
Gent is to the south-west of Amsterdam, at an initial bearing of 209°.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Gent?
A direct flight would take about 43 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.