Distance from Bielefeld to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Bielefeld from Gelsenkirchen?
Bielefeld (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a short distance apart: 115 km in a straight line, that is 72 miles or 62 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Bielefeld, Gelsenkirchen lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7714°, 7.8107°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Gelsenkirchen?
The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Gelsenkirchen is 115 km (72 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Bielefeld?
Gelsenkirchen is to the south-west of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 240°.
How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 39 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.