Distance from Charleroi to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Charleroi from Gelsenkirchen?
Charleroi (Belgium) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 223 km in a straight line, that is 138 miles or 120 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Charleroi to Gelsenkirchen is 271 km (169 miles), about 2 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.
From Charleroi, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Belgium into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.9657°, 5.7549°.
A direct flight would take about 47 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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- Charleroi – Aachen 123 km
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- Charleroi – Mönchengladbach 165 km
- Charleroi – Rotterdam 168 km
- Charleroi – Krefeld 180 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Charleroi from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 271 km (169 miles) from Charleroi to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 223 km (138 miles).
How long is the drive from Charleroi to Gelsenkirchen?
About 2 h 57 min on the fastest route (271 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Charleroi?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north-east of Charleroi, at an initial bearing of 56°.
How long is the flight from Charleroi to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 47 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.