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Distance from Gent to Wuhan

Straight line

8,707 km
5,410 mi · 4,701 NM

By road

10,237 km
6,361 mi

Travel time

121 h 50 min
flight ≈ 11 h 23 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Wuhan?

Gent (Belgium) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 8,707 km in a straight line, that is 5,410 miles or 4,701 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Wuhan is 10,237 km (6,361 miles), about 121 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Wuhan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Belgium into China. The halfway point is at 55.9402°, 71.6703°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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 Wuhan?

By road it is 10,237 km (6,361 miles) from Gent to Wuhan; in a straight line it is 8,707 km (5,410 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Wuhan?

About 121 h 50 min on the fastest route (10,237 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuhan from Gent?

Wuhan is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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.