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Distance from Gent to Moscow

Straight line

2,290 km
1,423 mi · 1,236 NM

By road

2,583 km
1,605 mi

Travel time

28 h 47 min
flight ≈ 3 h 22 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Moscow?

Gent (Belgium) and Moscow (Russia) are quite far apart: 2,290 km in a straight line, that is 1,423 miles or 1,236 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Moscow is 2,583 km (1,605 miles), about 28 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Moscow lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Belgium into Russia. The halfway point is at 54.6070°, 19.7008°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 22 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 Moscow?

By road it is 2,583 km (1,605 miles) from Gent to Moscow; in a straight line it is 2,290 km (1,423 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Moscow?

About 28 h 47 min on the fastest route (2,583 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Gent?

Moscow is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 22 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.