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Distance from Gent to Utrecht

Straight line

151 km
94 mi · 82 NM

By road

190 km
118 mi

Travel time

2 h 23 min
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Utrecht?

Gent (Belgium) and Utrecht (Netherlands) are a medium distance apart: 151 km in a straight line, that is 94 miles or 82 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Utrecht is 190 km (118 miles), about 2 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Utrecht lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from Belgium into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 51.5725°, 4.4114°.

A direct flight would take about 41 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 Utrecht?

By road it is 190 km (118 miles) from Gent to Utrecht; in a straight line it is 151 km (94 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Utrecht?

About 2 h 23 min on the fastest route (190 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Utrecht from Gent?

Utrecht is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 39°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Utrecht?

A direct flight would take about 41 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.