Distance from Bochum to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Bochum from Gelsenkirchen?
Bochum (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very close to each other: 8.7 km in a straight line, that is 5.4 miles or 4.7 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Bochum to Gelsenkirchen is 13.7 km (8.5 miles), about 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 56% longer than the straight line.
From Bochum, Gelsenkirchen lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4934°, 7.1565°.
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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- Bochum – Münster 60 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Bochum from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 13.7 km (8.5 miles) from Bochum to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 8.7 km (5.4 miles).
How long is the drive from Bochum to Gelsenkirchen?
About 17 min on the fastest route (13.7 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Bochum?
Gelsenkirchen is to the west of Bochum, at an initial bearing of 287°.
How long is the flight from Bochum to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 31 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.