Distance from Rotterdam to Gent
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How far is Rotterdam from Gent?
Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Gent (Belgium) are a short distance apart: 111 km in a straight line, that is 69 miles or 60 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Rotterdam to Gent is 146 km (91 miles), about 2 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.
From Rotterdam, Gent lies to the south-west (initial bearing 209°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Belgium. The halfway point is at 51.4869°, 4.0943°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
Other distances from Rotterdam
- Rotterdam – The Hague 21 km
- Rotterdam – Utrecht 48 km
- Rotterdam – Amsterdam 57 km
- Rotterdam – Antwerpen 78 km
- Rotterdam – Eindhoven 87 km
- Rotterdam – Brussels 120 km
- Rotterdam – Krefeld 157 km
- Rotterdam – Mönchengladbach 159 km
Other distances from Gent
- Gent – Brussels 50 km
- Gent – Antwerpen 51 km
- Gent – Lille 65 km
- Gent – Charleroi 88 km
- Gent – The Hague 121 km
- Gent – Eindhoven 130 km
- Gent – Utrecht 151 km
- Gent – Amsterdam 168 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rotterdam from Gent?
By road it is 146 km (91 miles) from Rotterdam to Gent; in a straight line it is 111 km (69 miles).
How long is the drive from Rotterdam to Gent?
About 2 h on the fastest route (146 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gent from Rotterdam?
Gent is to the south-west of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 209°.
How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Gent?
A direct flight would take about 38 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.