Distance from Beijing to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Beijing from Gelsenkirchen?
Beijing (China) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 7,789 km in a straight line, that is 4,840 miles or 4,206 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Beijing to Gelsenkirchen is 9,491 km (5,898 miles), about 113 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.
From Beijing, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 60.2944°, 70.0950°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 14 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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- Beijing – Handan 404 km
- Beijing – Tai’an 419 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Beijing from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 9,491 km (5,898 miles) from Beijing to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 7,789 km (4,840 miles).
How long is the drive from Beijing to Gelsenkirchen?
About 113 h 48 min on the fastest route (9,491 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Beijing?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 321°.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 14 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.