Distance from Brussels to Root
Brussels → Root
509 km
≈ 316 miles · 275 nautical miles
BrusselsRoot
1 h 8 min
Flight (if direct)
7 h 21 min
Driving time (est.)
southeast
Direction (143°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Brussels to Root covers 509 km (316 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 662 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 509 km / 316 mi / 275 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 662 km / 411 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 8 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 7 h 21 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 143° — southeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Brussels coordinates | 50.8505, 4.3488 |
| Root coordinates | 47.1146, 8.3902 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Brussels and Root — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Root from Brussels?
Root is 509 km (316 miles) from Brussels measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 662 km (411 mi).
How long is the flight from Brussels to Root?
If a direct flight operates between Brussels and Root, it would take approximately 1 h 8 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Brussels and Root?
Root has the same time zone offset. Brussels uses UTC+01:00 and Root uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Brussels and Root?
The geographic midpoint between Brussels and Root is near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands, roughly 255 km from each city.
In which direction is Root from Brussels?
Root lies to the southeast of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 143°.