Distance from Root to Brussels
Root → Brussels
509 km
≈ 316 miles · 275 nautical miles
RootBrussels
1 h 8 min
Flight (if direct)
7 h 21 min
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (326°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Root to Brussels 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 Port McNeill, Canada.
| 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 | 326° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Port McNeill, Canada |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Root coordinates | 47.1146, 8.3902 |
| Brussels coordinates | 50.8505, 4.3488 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Root and Brussels — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Brussels from Root?
Brussels is 509 km (316 miles) from Root measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 662 km (411 mi).
How long is the flight from Root to Brussels?
If a direct flight operates between Root and Brussels, 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 Root and Brussels?
Brussels has the same time zone offset. Root uses UTC+01:00 and Brussels uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Root and Brussels?
The geographic midpoint between Root and Brussels is near Port McNeill, Canada, roughly 255 km from each city.
In which direction is Brussels from Root?
Brussels lies to the northwest of Root, at an initial bearing of 326°.