Distance from London to Gent
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How far is London from Gent?
London (United Kingdom) and Gent (Belgium) are a medium distance apart: 273 km in a straight line, that is 170 miles or 147 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Gent is 322 km (200 miles), about 4 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.
From London, Gent lies to the east (initial bearing 99°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Belgium. The halfway point is at 51.2950°, 1.8051°.
A direct flight would take about 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Gent
- Gent – Brussels 50 km
- Gent – Antwerpen 51 km
- Gent – Lille 65 km
- Gent – Charleroi 88 km
- Gent – Rotterdam 110 km
- Gent – The Hague 121 km
- Gent – Eindhoven 130 km
- Gent – Utrecht 151 km
- Gent – Amsterdam 168 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Gent?
By road it is 322 km (200 miles) from London to Gent; in a straight line it is 273 km (170 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Gent?
About 4 h 5 min on the fastest route (322 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gent from London?
Gent is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 99°.
How long is the flight from London to Gent?
A direct flight would take about 50 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.