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Distance from Gent to Suzhou

Straight line

8,996 km
5,590 mi · 4,857 NM

By road

10,771 km
6,693 mi

Travel time

127 h 52 min
flight ≈ 11 h 45 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Suzhou?

Gent (Belgium) and Suzhou (China) are very far apart: 8,996 km in a straight line, that is 5,590 miles or 4,857 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Suzhou is 10,771 km (6,693 miles), about 127 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Suzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Belgium into China. The halfway point is at 58.3477°, 76.0758°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 45 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 Suzhou?

By road it is 10,771 km (6,693 miles) from Gent to Suzhou; in a straight line it is 8,996 km (5,590 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Suzhou?

About 127 h 52 min on the fastest route (10,771 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Suzhou from Gent?

Suzhou is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Suzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 45 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.