Distance from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Berlin from Gelsenkirchen?
Berlin (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 448 km in a straight line, that is 278 miles or 242 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Berlin to Gelsenkirchen is 520 km (323 miles), about 5 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.
From Berlin, Gelsenkirchen lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.0569°, 10.2175°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Berlin from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 520 km (323 miles) from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 448 km (278 miles).
How long is the drive from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
About 5 h 9 min on the fastest route (520 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Berlin?
Gelsenkirchen is to the west of Berlin, at an initial bearing of 258°.
How long is the flight from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.