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Distance from Krefeld to Gent

Straight line

201 km
125 mi · 108 NM

By road

226 km
141 mi

Travel time

2 h 48 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

W 262°
initial bearing

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How far is Krefeld from Gent?

Krefeld (Germany) and Gent (Belgium) are a medium distance apart: 201 km in a straight line, that is 125 miles or 108 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Krefeld to Gent is 226 km (141 miles), about 2 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Krefeld, Gent lies to the west (initial bearing 262°). The route crosses from Germany into Belgium. The halfway point is at 51.2018°, 5.1308°.

A direct flight would take about 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 Krefeld from Gent?

By road it is 226 km (141 miles) from Krefeld to Gent; in a straight line it is 201 km (125 miles).

How long is the drive from Krefeld to Gent?

About 2 h 48 min on the fastest route (226 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gent from Krefeld?

Gent is to the west of Krefeld, at an initial bearing of 262°.

How long is the flight from Krefeld to Gent?

A direct flight would take about 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.