Distance from Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Chemnitz from Gelsenkirchen?
Chemnitz (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 415 km in a straight line, that is 258 miles or 224 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen is 494 km (307 miles), about 5 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.
From Chemnitz, Gelsenkirchen lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.2067°, 10.0341°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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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- Chemnitz – Magdeburg 170 km
- Chemnitz – Berlin 191 km
- Chemnitz – Nürnberg 202 km
- Chemnitz – Braunschweig 230 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 494 km (307 miles) from Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 415 km (258 miles).
How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen?
About 5 h 15 min on the fastest route (494 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Chemnitz?
Gelsenkirchen is to the west of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 283°.
How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.