Distance from Risco to Merchtem
Risco → Merchtem
1,527 km
≈ 949 miles · 825 nautical miles
RiscoMerchtem
2 h 24 min
Flight (if direct)
22 h 4 min
Driving time (est.)
north-northeast
Direction (26°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
The straight-line distance from Risco to Merchtem is 1,527 km (949 miles). At this scale, air travel is the practical choice — if a direct flight operates, it would take around 2 h 24 min.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rucăr, Romania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 1,527 km / 949 mi / 825 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,985 km / 1,234 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 2 h 24 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 22 h 4 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 26° — north-northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rucăr, Romania |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Risco coordinates | 38.8865, -5.1119 |
| Merchtem coordinates | 50.9513, 4.232 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Risco and Merchtem — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Merchtem from Risco?
Merchtem is 1,527 km (949 miles) from Risco measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,985 km (1,234 mi).
How long is the flight from Risco to Merchtem?
If a direct flight operates between Risco and Merchtem, it would take approximately 2 h 24 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 Risco and Merchtem?
Merchtem has the same time zone offset. Risco uses UTC+01:00 and Merchtem uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Risco and Merchtem?
The geographic midpoint between Risco and Merchtem is near Rucăr, Romania, roughly 764 km from each city.
In which direction is Merchtem from Risco?
Merchtem lies to the north-northeast of Risco, at an initial bearing of 26°.