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Distance from Gent to Mexico City

Straight line

9,211 km
5,723 mi · 4,973 NM

By road

2,231 km
1,387 mi

Travel time

24 h 22 min
flight ≈ 12 h 1 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Mexico City?

Gent (Belgium) and Mexico City (Mexico) are very far apart: 9,211 km in a straight line, that is 5,723 miles or 4,973 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Mexico City is 2,231 km (1,387 miles), about 24 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Gent, Mexico City lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from Belgium into Mexico. The halfway point is at 47.6969°, -61.7846°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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 Mexico City?

By road it is 2,231 km (1,387 miles) from Gent to Mexico City; in a straight line it is 9,211 km (5,723 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Mexico City?

About 24 h 22 min on the fastest route (2,231 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mexico City from Gent?

Mexico City is to the west of Gent, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Mexico City?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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.