Distance between Ghent and Ostende
The distance from Ghent to Ostende is 43 miles by road including 40 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 43 minutes and goes through Bruges, Aeltre, Beernem, Oostkamp and Oudenburg.
| Shortest distance by air | 37 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 42.9 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 43 min |
| Fuel amount | 1.5 gal |
| Fuel cost | 5.2 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Ghent | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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E40 12 mi, 14 min
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| Landegem | 12 mi | 14 min | 0.4 gal | |
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E40 6 mi, 05 min
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| Aeltre | 18 mi | 19 min | 0.4 gal | |
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E40 6 mi, 05 min
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| Beernem | 24 mi | 25 min | 0.8 gal | |
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E40 3 mi, 02 min
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| Oostkamp | 27 mi | 27 min | 0.9 gal | |
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E40 3 mi, 02 min
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| Bruges | 30 mi | 30 min | 1.0 gal | |
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E40 3 mi, 02 min
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| Jabbeke | 34 mi | 33 min | 1.1 gal | |
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E40 4 mi, 03 min
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| Oudenburg | 37 mi | 36 min | 1.2 gal | |
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A10 6 mi, 07 min
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| Ostende | 43 mi | 43 min | 1.4 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Ghent to Ostende?
Fuel cost: 5.2 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 42.9 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.55 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Ghent to Ostende?
Driving time: 43 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 38 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 33 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 1 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 3 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 19 mph = 4 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Ghent to Ostende by land?
The distance between Ghent and Ostende is 42.9 mi by road including 39.8 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Ghent and Ostende respectively.
How far is Ghent to Ostende by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Ghent and Ostende is 36.7 mi.
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 Ghent and Ostende respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Ghent from Ostende by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 4 min to cover the distance of 37 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 16 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
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 Ghent to Ostende?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 14 min to cover the distance of 37 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 16 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
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 Ghent and Ostende?
The halfway point between Ghent and Ostende is Beernem. It is located about 3 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Beernem to Ghent is 24 mi and driving will take about 25 min. The road between Beernem and Ostende has length 19 mi and will take approximately 18 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Ghent in relation to Ostende?
Ghent is located 37 mi east of Ostende.
Ghent has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.05383, longitude 3.72501.
Ostende has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.23032, longitude 2.92033.
Which highway goes from Ghent to Ostende?
The route from Ghent to Ostende follows E40.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- A10: 7 mi
- N340: 1 mi
- B401: 1 mi