Distance from Bogotá to Gent
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How far is Bogotá from Gent?
Bogotá (Colombia) and Gent (Belgium) are very far apart: 8,759 km in a straight line, that is 5,442 miles or 4,729 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Bogotá to Gent is 2,231 km (1,386 miles), about 24 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Bogotá, Gent lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from Colombia into Belgium. The halfway point is at 33.7141°, -45.5386°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 27 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 Bogotá
- Bogotá – Medellín 245 km
- Bogotá – Cali 300 km
- Bogotá – Barranquilla 711 km
- Bogotá – Maracaibo 726 km
- Bogotá – Quito 730 km
- Bogotá – Valencia 911 km
- Bogotá – Maracay 950 km
- Bogotá – Guayaquil 994 km
- Bogotá – Caracas 1,028 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
- Gent – Amsterdam 168 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bogotá from Gent?
By road it is 2,231 km (1,386 miles) from Bogotá to Gent; in a straight line it is 8,759 km (5,442 miles).
How long is the drive from Bogotá to Gent?
About 24 h 25 min on the fastest route (2,231 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gent from Bogotá?
Gent is to the north-east of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 39°.
How long is the flight from Bogotá to Gent?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 27 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.