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Distance from Gent to Chongqing

Straight line

8,335 km
5,179 mi · 4,501 NM

By road

9,851 km
6,121 mi

Travel time

117 h 42 min
flight ≈ 10 h 55 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Chongqing?

Gent (Belgium) and Chongqing (China) 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, Gent to Chongqing is 9,851 km (6,121 miles), about 117 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Belgium into China. 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 Gent from Chongqing?

By road it is 9,851 km (6,121 miles) from Gent to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 8,335 km (5,179 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Chongqing?

About 117 h 42 min on the fastest route (9,851 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Gent?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Chongqing?

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.