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Distance from Gent to Wuppertal

Straight line

241 km
150 mi · 130 NM

By road

288 km
179 mi

Travel time

3 h 18 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Wuppertal?

Gent (Belgium) and Wuppertal (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 241 km in a straight line, that is 150 miles or 130 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Wuppertal is 288 km (179 miles), about 3 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Wuppertal lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from Belgium into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1657°, 5.4286°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Wuppertal?

By road it is 288 km (179 miles) from Gent to Wuppertal; in a straight line it is 241 km (150 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Wuppertal?

About 3 h 18 min on the fastest route (288 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuppertal from Gent?

Wuppertal is to the east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Wuppertal?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.