Distance from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Amsterdam from Gelsenkirchen?
Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 180 km in a straight line, that is 112 miles or 97 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen is 210 km (130 miles), about 2 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.
From Amsterdam, Gelsenkirchen lies to the south-east (initial bearing 122°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.9447°, 6.0038°.
A direct flight would take about 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Amsterdam
- Amsterdam – Utrecht 35 km
- Amsterdam – The Hague 52 km
- Amsterdam – Rotterdam 57 km
- Amsterdam – Eindhoven 111 km
- Amsterdam – Antwerpen 133 km
- Amsterdam – Krefeld 162 km
- Amsterdam – Duisburg 166 km
- Amsterdam – Gent 168 km
- Amsterdam – Oberhausen 168 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 210 km (130 miles) from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 180 km (112 miles).
How long is the drive from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?
About 2 h 35 min on the fastest route (210 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Amsterdam?
Gelsenkirchen is to the south-east of Amsterdam, at an initial bearing of 122°.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 43 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.