Distance from Root to Diegem

🇨🇭 Root, Switzerland🇧🇪 Diegem, Belgium

Root → Diegem
510 km
317 miles · 275 nautical miles
RootDiegem
1 h 8 min
Flight (if direct)
7 h 22 min
Driving time (est.)
north-northwest
Direction (327°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Root to Diegem covers 510 km (317 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 663 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Tinglev, Denmark.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance510 km / 317 mi / 275 nmi
Estimated road distance663 km / 412 mi
Estimated flight time1 h 8 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time7 h 22 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing327° — north-northwest
Geographic midpointNear Tinglev, Denmark
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Root coordinates47.1146, 8.3902
Diegem coordinates50.8973, 4.4335

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Root and Diegem — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Diegem from Root?
Diegem is 510 km (317 miles) from Root measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 663 km (412 mi).
How long is the flight from Root to Diegem?
If a direct flight operates between Root and Diegem, 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 Diegem?
Diegem has the same time zone offset. Root uses UTC+01:00 and Diegem uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Root and Diegem?
The geographic midpoint between Root and Diegem is near Tinglev, Denmark, roughly 255 km from each city.
In which direction is Diegem from Root?
Diegem lies to the north-northwest of Root, at an initial bearing of 327°.