Distance from Brussels to Gent
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Brussels and Gent is 50.03 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Brussels and Gent is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Bearing: 297.43° (WNW)The initial bearing on the course from Brussels to Gent is 297.43° and the compass direction is WNW.
Midpoint: 50.95035,4.0385The geographic midpoint between Brussels and Gent is in 25.01 km distance between both points in a bearing of 297.43°. It is located in Belgium, Flanders, East Flanders, Aalst (België / Belgique / Belgien, Vlaanderen, Oost-Vlaanderen, Aalst).
Time difference: 0hBrussels and Gent are both in the same time zone Europe/Brussels.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Brussels and Gent, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.