Ghent to Leeds: Road Trip Guide & Distance

291.8 miles 469.6 km · straight line
364.7 miles estimated 587 km · driving distance
7h 20min estimated drive time
€63 - €77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Ghent from Leeds?

The distance from Ghent to Leeds is 291.8 miles (469.6 km) as the crow flies. Leeds is located NW of Ghent. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.7 miles, taking about 7h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Ghent is in Belgium, while Leeds is in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Leeds. 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 Leeds

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 20min €63 - €77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 48min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 58min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ghent & Leeds

Quick Facts

Ghent
51.05°N, 3.72°E
Europe/Brussels
5m elevation
Leeds
53.80°N, 1.55°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients