Distance from Chongqing to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Chongqing from Gelsenkirchen?
Chongqing (China) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 8,102 km in a straight line, that is 5,034 miles or 4,375 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Chongqing to Gelsenkirchen is 9,576 km (5,950 miles), about 114 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.
From Chongqing, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 52.3936°, 67.8954°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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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- Chongqing – Chengdu 269 km
- Chongqing – Guiyang 332 km
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- Chongqing – Xi’an 568 km
- Chongqing – Xianyang 568 km
- Chongqing – Kunming 630 km
- Chongqing – Yueyang 634 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chongqing from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 9,576 km (5,950 miles) from Chongqing to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 8,102 km (5,034 miles).
How long is the drive from Chongqing to Gelsenkirchen?
About 114 h 35 min on the fastest route (9,576 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Chongqing?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Chongqing, at an initial bearing of 320°.
How long is the flight from Chongqing to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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.