Distance from Antwerpen to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Antwerpen from Gelsenkirchen?
Antwerpen (Belgium) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 190 km in a straight line, that is 118 miles or 103 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Antwerpen to Gelsenkirchen is 212 km (132 miles), about 2 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.
From Antwerpen, Gelsenkirchen lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Belgium into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3705°, 5.7442°.
A direct flight would take about 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Antwerpen from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 212 km (132 miles) from Antwerpen to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 190 km (118 miles).
How long is the drive from Antwerpen to Gelsenkirchen?
About 2 h 33 min on the fastest route (212 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Antwerpen?
Gelsenkirchen is to the east of Antwerpen, at an initial bearing of 79°.
How long is the flight from Antwerpen to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 44 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.