Distance from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Brussels from Gelsenkirchen?
Brussels (Belgium) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 205 km in a straight line, that is 128 miles or 111 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Brussels to Gelsenkirchen is 247 km (153 miles), about 2 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.
From Brussels, Gelsenkirchen lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Belgium into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1858°, 5.7129°.
A direct flight would take about 45 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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- Brussels – Charleroi 49 km
- Brussels – Gent 50 km
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- Brussels – Eindhoven 103 km
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- Brussels – The Hague 136 km
- Brussels – Utrecht 148 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Brussels from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 247 km (153 miles) from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 205 km (128 miles).
How long is the drive from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen?
About 2 h 53 min on the fastest route (247 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Brussels?
Gelsenkirchen is to the east of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 68°.
How long is the flight from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 45 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.