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Distance from Chongqing to Gent

Straight line

8,335 km
5,179 mi · 4,501 NM

By road

9,844 km
6,117 mi

Travel time

117 h 32 min
flight ≈ 10 h 55 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Chongqing from Gent?

Chongqing (China) and Gent (Belgium) are very far apart: 8,335 km in a straight line, that is 5,179 miles or 4,501 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chongqing to Gent is 9,844 km (6,117 miles), about 117 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Chongqing, Gent lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into Belgium. The halfway point is at 53.1298°, 66.5408°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chongqing from Gent?

By road it is 9,844 km (6,117 miles) from Chongqing to Gent; in a straight line it is 8,335 km (5,179 miles).

How long is the drive from Chongqing to Gent?

About 117 h 32 min on the fastest route (9,844 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gent from Chongqing?

Gent is to the north-west of Chongqing, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Chongqing to Gent?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 55 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.