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Distance from Wuhan to Gent

Straight line

8,707 km
5,410 mi · 4,701 NM

By road

10,237 km
6,361 mi

Travel time

121 h 49 min
flight ≈ 11 h 23 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Gent?

Wuhan (China) and Gent (Belgium) are very far apart: 8,707 km in a straight line, that is 5,410 miles or 4,701 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Gent is 10,237 km (6,361 miles), about 121 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Gent lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Belgium. The halfway point is at 55.9402°, 71.6703°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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 Wuhan from Gent?

By road it is 10,237 km (6,361 miles) from Wuhan to Gent; in a straight line it is 8,707 km (5,410 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Gent?

About 121 h 49 min on the fastest route (10,237 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gent from Wuhan?

Gent is to the north-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Gent?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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.