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Distance from Dhaka to Gelsenkirchen

Straight line

7,529 km
4,678 mi · 4,065 NM

By road

9,971 km
6,196 mi

Travel time

115 h 39 min
flight ≈ 9 h 55 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Dhaka from Gelsenkirchen?

Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 7,529 km in a straight line, that is 4,678 miles or 4,065 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dhaka to Gelsenkirchen is 9,971 km (6,196 miles), about 115 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Dhaka, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into Germany. The halfway point is at 45.4687°, 58.3750°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dhaka from Gelsenkirchen?

By road it is 9,971 km (6,196 miles) from Dhaka to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 7,529 km (4,678 miles).

How long is the drive from Dhaka to Gelsenkirchen?

About 115 h 39 min on the fastest route (9,971 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Dhaka?

Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Dhaka, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Dhaka to Gelsenkirchen?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 55 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.