Ghent to Oslo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

670.4 miles 1078.9 km · straight line
804.5 miles estimated 1294.7 km · driving distance
16h 11min estimated drive time
€139 - €171 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Ghent from Oslo?

The distance from Ghent to Oslo is 670.4 miles (1078.9 km) as the crow flies. Oslo is located NNE of Ghent. By car, the driving distance is approximately 804.5 miles, taking about 16h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Ghent is in Belgium, while Oslo is in Norway.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ghent and Oslo. 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 Oslo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 11min €139 - €171 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 25min $64–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 2min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ghent & Oslo

Quick Facts

Ghent
51.05°N, 3.72°E
Europe/Brussels
5m elevation
Oslo
59.91°N, 10.75°E
Europe/Oslo
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients