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Distance from Gent to Yangon

Straight line

8,741 km
5,431 mi · 4,720 NM

By road

11,915 km
7,404 mi

Travel time

139 h 50 min
flight ≈ 11 h 26 min

Direction

ENE 77°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Yangon?

Gent (Belgium) and Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) are very far apart: 8,741 km in a straight line, that is 5,431 miles or 4,720 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Yangon is 11,915 km (7,404 miles), about 139 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Yangon lies to the east (initial bearing 77°). The route crosses from Belgium into Myanmar (Burma). The halfway point is at 43.5389°, 62.1384°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 26 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 Yangon?

By road it is 11,915 km (7,404 miles) from Gent to Yangon; in a straight line it is 8,741 km (5,431 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Yangon?

About 139 h 50 min on the fastest route (11,915 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Yangon from Gent?

Yangon is to the east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 77°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Yangon?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 26 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.