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Distance from Dongguan to Gent

Straight line

9,348 km
5,809 mi · 5,048 NM

By road

11,145 km
6,925 mi

Travel time

132 h 1 min
flight ≈ 12 h 11 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Dongguan from Gent?

Dongguan (China) and Gent (Belgium) are very far apart: 9,348 km in a straight line, that is 5,809 miles or 5,048 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dongguan to Gent is 11,145 km (6,925 miles), about 132 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Dongguan, Gent lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Belgium. The halfway point is at 51.7986°, 73.7960°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 11 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 Dongguan from Gent?

By road it is 11,145 km (6,925 miles) from Dongguan to Gent; in a straight line it is 9,348 km (5,809 miles).

How long is the drive from Dongguan to Gent?

About 132 h 1 min on the fastest route (11,145 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gent from Dongguan?

Gent is to the north-west of Dongguan, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Dongguan to Gent?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 11 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.