Distance from Braunschweig to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Braunschweig from Gelsenkirchen?
Braunschweig (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 251 km in a straight line, that is 156 miles or 135 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Braunschweig to Gelsenkirchen is 301 km (187 miles), about 2 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.
From Braunschweig, Gelsenkirchen lies to the west (initial bearing 252°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.8980°, 8.7971°.
A direct flight would take about 49 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 Braunschweig from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 301 km (187 miles) from Braunschweig to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 251 km (156 miles).
How long is the drive from Braunschweig to Gelsenkirchen?
About 2 h 57 min on the fastest route (301 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Braunschweig?
Gelsenkirchen is to the west of Braunschweig, at an initial bearing of 252°.
How long is the flight from Braunschweig to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 49 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.