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Distance from Gent to Rotterdam

Straight line

111 km
69 mi · 60 NM

By road

161 km
100 mi

Travel time

2 h 2 min
by car

Direction

NNE 28°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Rotterdam?

Gent (Belgium) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are a short distance apart: 111 km in a straight line, that is 69 miles or 60 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Rotterdam is 161 km (100 miles), about 2 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Rotterdam lies to the north-east (initial bearing 28°). The route crosses from Belgium into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 51.4869°, 4.0943°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gent from Rotterdam?

By road it is 161 km (100 miles) from Gent to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 111 km (69 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Rotterdam?

About 2 h 2 min on the fastest route (161 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Gent?

Rotterdam is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 28°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 38 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.