Distance between Merelbeke and Bruges
The distance from Merelbeke to Bruges is 53 kilometers by road including 41 kilometers on motorways. Road takes approximately 35 minutes and goes through Ghent, Aeltre, Beernem and Oostkamp.
| Shortest distance by air | 43 km ✈️ |
| Car route length | 53 km 🚗 |
| Driving time | 35 min |
| Fuel amount | 4.2 L |
| Fuel cost | 8.4 CAD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Merelbeke | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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N444 12 km, 07 min
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| Ghent | 12 km | 07 min | 0.4 L | |
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E40 8 km, 04 min
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| Landegem | 20 km | 12 min | 1.5 L | |
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E40 10 km, 05 min
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| Aeltre | 29 km | 17 min | 1.7 L | |
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E40 10 km, 05 min
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| Beernem | 40 km | 23 min | 3.0 L | |
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E40 5 km, 03 min
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| Oostkamp | 45 km | 26 min | 3.4 L | |
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N50 8 km, 08 min
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| Bruges | 53 km | 35 min | 3.8 L | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Merelbeke to Bruges?
Fuel cost: 8.4 CAD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 53 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.98 CAD / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Merelbeke to Bruges?
Driving time: 35 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 40 km with a maximum speed 110 km/h = 21 min
- 3 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 2 min
- 5 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 4 min
- 4 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 4 min
- 1 km with a maximum speed 30 km/h = 2 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Merelbeke to Bruges by land?
The distance between Merelbeke and Bruges is 53 km by road including 41 km on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Merelbeke and Bruges respectively.
How far is Merelbeke to Bruges by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Merelbeke and Bruges is 43 km.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Merelbeke and Bruges respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Merelbeke from Bruges by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 43 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 11 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Merelbeke to Bruges?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 10 min to cover the distance of 43 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Merelbeke and Bruges?
The halfway point between Merelbeke and Bruges is Aeltre. It is located about 3 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Aeltre to Merelbeke is 29 km and driving will take about 17 min. The road between Aeltre and Bruges has length 24 km and will take approximately 17 min.
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Where is Merelbeke in relation to Bruges?
Merelbeke is located 43 km south-east of Bruges.
Merelbeke has geographic coordinates: latitude 50.99429, longitude 3.74591.
Bruges has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.20855, longitude 3.22677.
Which highway goes from Merelbeke to Bruges?
The route from Merelbeke to Bruges follows E40.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- N50: 6 km
- R30: 2 km
- N444: 1 km