Distance from Ryd to Merchtem
🇸🇪 Ryd, Sweden→🇧🇪 Merchtem, Belgium
Ryd → Merchtem
1,102 km
≈ 684 miles · 595 nautical miles
RydMerchtem
1 h 52 min
Flight (if direct)
15 h 55 min
Driving time (est.)
southwest
Direction (224°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Ryd to Merchtem covers 1,102 km (684 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,432 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Christiansø, Denmark.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 1,102 km / 684 mi / 595 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,432 km / 890 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 52 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 15 h 55 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 224° — southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Christiansø, Denmark |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Ryd coordinates | 58.6667, 15.0833 |
| Merchtem coordinates | 50.9513, 4.232 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Ryd 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 Ryd?
Merchtem is 1,102 km (684 miles) from Ryd measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,432 km (890 mi).
How long is the flight from Ryd to Merchtem?
If a direct flight operates between Ryd and Merchtem, it would take approximately 1 h 52 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 Ryd and Merchtem?
Merchtem has the same time zone offset. Ryd uses UTC+01:00 and Merchtem uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Ryd and Merchtem?
The geographic midpoint between Ryd and Merchtem is near Christiansø, Denmark, roughly 551 km from each city.
In which direction is Merchtem from Ryd?
Merchtem lies to the southwest of Ryd, at an initial bearing of 224°.