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Distance from Gent to Santiago

Straight line

11,844 km
7,359 mi · 6,395 NM

By road

2,231 km
1,387 mi

Travel time

24 h 22 min
flight ≈ 15 h 18 min

Direction

WSW 237°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Santiago?

Gent (Belgium) and Santiago (Chile) are very far apart: 11,844 km in a straight line, that is 7,359 miles or 6,395 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Santiago 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, Santiago lies to the south-west (initial bearing 237°). The route crosses from Belgium into Chile. The halfway point is at 10.9312°, -39.5527°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 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 Santiago?

By road it is 2,231 km (1,387 miles) from Gent to Santiago; in a straight line it is 11,844 km (7,359 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Santiago?

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

In which direction is Santiago from Gent?

Santiago is to the south-west of Gent, at an initial bearing of 237°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Santiago?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 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.