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Distance from Santiago to Gent

Straight line

11,844 km
7,359 mi · 6,395 NM

By road

2,231 km
1,386 mi

Travel time

24 h 25 min
flight ≈ 15 h 18 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Santiago from Gent?

Santiago (Chile) and Gent (Belgium) are very far apart: 11,844 km in a straight line, that is 7,359 miles or 6,395 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Santiago to Gent is 2,231 km (1,386 miles), about 24 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Santiago, Gent lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from Chile into Belgium. The halfway point is at 10.9312°, -39.5527°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 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 Santiago from Gent?

By road it is 2,231 km (1,386 miles) from Santiago to Gent; in a straight line it is 11,844 km (7,359 miles).

How long is the drive from Santiago to Gent?

About 24 h 25 min on the fastest route (2,231 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gent from Santiago?

Gent is to the north-east of Santiago, at an initial bearing of 39°.

How long is the flight from Santiago to Gent?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 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.