Distance from Gent to Merelbeke
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Gent and Merelbeke is 6.77 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Gent and Merelbeke is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Bearing: 165.15° (SSE)The initial bearing on the course from Gent to Merelbeke is 165.15° and the compass direction is SSE.
Midpoint: 51.02416,3.73327The geographic midpoint between Gent and Merelbeke is in 3.38 km distance between both points in a bearing of 165.15°. It is located in Belgium, Flanders, East Flanders, Ghent (België / Belgique / Belgien, Vlaanderen, Oost-Vlaanderen, Gent).
Time difference: 0hGent and Merelbeke are both in the same time zone Europe/Brussels.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Gent and Merelbeke, 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.