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Distance from Gent to Amsterdam

Straight line

168 km
104 mi · 91 NM

By road

222 km
138 mi

Travel time

2 h 52 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

NNE 28°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Amsterdam?

Gent (Belgium) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) 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, Gent to Amsterdam is 222 km (138 miles), about 2 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Amsterdam lies to the north-east (initial bearing 28°). The route crosses from Belgium into Netherlands. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gent from Amsterdam?

By road it is 222 km (138 miles) from Gent to Amsterdam; in a straight line it is 168 km (104 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Amsterdam?

About 2 h 52 min on the fastest route (222 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amsterdam from Gent?

Amsterdam is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 28°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Amsterdam?

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.