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Distance from Gent to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,309 km
5,784 mi · 5,026 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 8 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Guangzhou?

Gent (Belgium) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,309 km in a straight line, that is 5,784 miles or 5,026 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Gent, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Belgium into China. The halfway point is at 51.6968°, 73.3874°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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 Guangzhou?

The straight-line distance between Gent and Guangzhou is 9,309 km (5,784 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Gent?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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.