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Distance from Gent to Dongguan

Straight line

9,348 km
5,809 mi · 5,048 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 11 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Dongguan?

Gent (Belgium) and Dongguan (China) 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.

From Gent, Dongguan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Belgium into China. 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 Gent from Dongguan?

The straight-line distance between Gent and Dongguan is 9,348 km (5,809 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Dongguan from Gent?

Dongguan is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Dongguan?

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.