Distance from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Bonn from Gelsenkirchen?
Bonn (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a short distance apart: 85.7 km in a straight line, that is 53.3 miles or 46.3 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Bonn to Gelsenkirchen is 106 km (66 miles), about 1 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.
From Bonn, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north (initial bearing 0°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1197°, 7.0960°.
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 Bonn from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 106 km (66 miles) from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 85.7 km (53.3 miles).
How long is the drive from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen?
About 1 h 16 min on the fastest route (106 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Bonn?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north of Bonn, at an initial bearing of 0°.
How long is the flight from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 36 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.