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Distance from Gent to Dhaka

Straight line

7,770 km
4,828 mi · 4,195 NM

By road

10,156 km
6,311 mi

Travel time

117 h 31 min
flight ≈ 10 h 13 min

Direction

ENE 77°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Dhaka?

Gent (Belgium) and Dhaka (Bangladesh) are very far apart: 7,770 km in a straight line, that is 4,828 miles or 4,195 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Dhaka is 10,156 km (6,311 miles), about 117 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Dhaka lies to the east (initial bearing 77°). The route crosses from Belgium into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at 45.9793°, 57.0097°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 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 Dhaka?

By road it is 10,156 km (6,311 miles) from Gent to Dhaka; in a straight line it is 7,770 km (4,828 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Dhaka?

About 117 h 31 min on the fastest route (10,156 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dhaka from Gent?

Dhaka is to the east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 77°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Dhaka?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 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.