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Distance from Gent to Harbin

Straight line

7,965 km
4,949 mi · 4,301 NM

By road

10,739 km
6,673 mi

Travel time

128 h 38 min
flight ≈ 10 h 27 min

Direction

NE 38°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Harbin?

Gent (Belgium) and Harbin (China) are very far apart: 7,965 km in a straight line, that is 4,949 miles or 4,301 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Harbin is 10,739 km (6,673 miles), about 128 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Harbin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 38°). The route crosses from Belgium into China. The halfway point is at 66.9240°, 70.6601°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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 Harbin?

By road it is 10,739 km (6,673 miles) from Gent to Harbin; in a straight line it is 7,965 km (4,949 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Harbin?

About 128 h 38 min on the fastest route (10,739 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Harbin from Gent?

Harbin is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 38°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Harbin?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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.