Ghent to La Spezia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

557.9 miles 897.8 km · straight line
669.5 miles estimated 1077.4 km · driving distance
13h 28min estimated drive time
€116 - €142 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
147° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ghent from La Spezia?

The distance from Ghent to La Spezia is 557.9 miles (897.8 km) as the crow flies. La Spezia is located SSE of Ghent. By car, the driving distance is approximately 669.5 miles, taking about 13h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Ghent is in Belgium, while La Spezia is in Italy.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ghent and La Spezia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ghent to La Spezia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 28min €116 - €142 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 10min $54–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 30min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ghent & La Spezia

Quick Facts

Ghent
51.05°N, 3.72°E
Europe/Brussels
5m elevation
La Spezia
44.10°N, 9.82°E
Europe/Rome
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients