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Distance from Gent to Bonn

Straight line

240 km
149 mi · 130 NM

By road

287 km
178 mi

Travel time

3 h 16 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

E 97°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Bonn?

Gent (Belgium) and Bonn (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 240 km in a straight line, that is 149 miles or 130 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Bonn is 287 km (178 miles), about 3 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Bonn lies to the east (initial bearing 97°). The route crosses from Belgium into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.9044°, 5.4118°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Bonn?

By road it is 287 km (178 miles) from Gent to Bonn; in a straight line it is 240 km (149 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Bonn?

About 3 h 16 min on the fastest route (287 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bonn from Gent?

Bonn is to the east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 97°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Bonn?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.