Distance between Molenbeek-Saint-Jean and Ghent

The distance from Molenbeek-Saint-Jean to Ghent is 53 kilometers by road including 47 kilometers on motorways. Road takes approximately 34 minutes and goes through Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Dilbeek, Asse, Ternat, Affligem, Alost and Denderleeuw.

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Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
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Secondary
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
N9a 3 km, 03 min
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe 3 km 0:03 03 min 0.1 L
N9a 2 km, 01 min
Dilbeek 5 km 0:04 04 min 0.3 L
E40 6 km, 03 min
Ternat 11 km 0:08 08 min 0.5 L
E40 6 km, 02 min
Affligem 16 km 0:11 11 min 1.2 L
E40 6 km, 02 min
Alost 22 km 0:14 14 min 1.3 L
E40 12 km, 06 min
Lede 33 km 0:20 20 min 2.6 L
E40 3 km, 01 min
Wetteren 36 km 0:21 21 min 2.7 L
E40 5 km, 02 min
Melle 41 km 0:24 24 min 3.1 L
E40 11 km, 09 min
Ghent 53 km 0:34 34 min 3.6 L
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
N9a 3 km, 03 min
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe 3 km 0:03 03 min 0.1 L
N9a 2 km, 01 min
Dilbeek 5 km 0:04 04 min 0.3 L
E40 6 km, 03 min
Ternat 11 km 0:08 08 min 0.5 L
E40 6 km, 02 min
Affligem 16 km 0:11 11 min 1.2 L
E40 6 km, 02 min
Alost 22 km 0:14 14 min 1.3 L
E40 12 km, 06 min
Lede 33 km 0:20 20 min 2.6 L
E40 3 km, 01 min
Wetteren 36 km 0:21 21 min 2.7 L
E40 5 km, 02 min
Melle 41 km 0:24 24 min 3.1 L
E40 3 km, 01 min
Merelbeke 45 km 0:26 26 min 3.5 L
E40 8 km, 07 min
Ghent 53 km 0:34 34 min 3.6 L

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Molenbeek-Saint-Jean to Ghent?

Fuel cost: 6.3 GBP

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 53 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.48 GBP / L)

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How long is a car ride from Molenbeek-Saint-Jean to Ghent?

Driving time: 34 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 44 km with a maximum speed 112 km/h = 23 min
  • 2 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 1 min
  • 3 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 3 min
  • 2 km with a maximum speed 30 km/h = 3 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Molenbeek-Saint-Jean to Ghent by land?

The distance between Molenbeek-Saint-Jean and Ghent is 53 km by road including 47 km on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean and Ghent respectively.

How far is Molenbeek-Saint-Jean to Ghent by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Molenbeek-Saint-Jean and Ghent is 47 km.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean and Ghent respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Molenbeek-Saint-Jean from Ghent by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 47 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Molenbeek-Saint-Jean to Ghent?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 11 min to cover the distance of 47 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 13 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Molenbeek-Saint-Jean and Ghent?

The halfway point between Molenbeek-Saint-Jean and Ghent is Alost. It is located about 5 km from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Alost to Molenbeek-Saint-Jean is 22 km and driving will take about 14 min. The road between Alost and Ghent has length 31 km and will take approximately 20 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Lede is in 33 km from Molenbeek-Saint-Jean and 20 km from Ghent

Where is Molenbeek-Saint-Jean in relation to Ghent?

Molenbeek-Saint-Jean is located 47 km south-east of Ghent.

Molenbeek-Saint-Jean has geographic coordinates: latitude 50.85436, longitude 4.32278.

Ghent has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.05383, longitude 3.72501.

Which highway goes from Molenbeek-Saint-Jean to Ghent?

The route from Molenbeek-Saint-Jean to Ghent follows E40.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • N9a: 2 km
  • B401: 2 km
  • E17: 1 km
The distance between Molenbeek-Saint-Jean and Ghent is ranked 19,329th in the ranking popularity.
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