Distance from Gent to London
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How far is Gent from London?
Gent (Belgium) and London (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 273 km in a straight line, that is 170 miles or 147 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Gent, London lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). The route crosses from Belgium into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.2950°, 1.8051°.
A direct flight would take about 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Gent
- Gent – Brussels 50 km
- Gent – Antwerpen 51 km
- Gent – Lille 65 km
- Gent – Charleroi 88 km
- Gent – Rotterdam 110 km
- Gent – The Hague 121 km
- Gent – Eindhoven 130 km
- Gent – Utrecht 151 km
- Gent – Amsterdam 168 km
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gent from London?
The straight-line distance between Gent and London is 273 km (170 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is London from Gent?
London is to the west of Gent, at an initial bearing of 282°.
How long is the flight from Gent to London?
A direct flight would take about 50 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.