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Distance from Dongguan to Gelsenkirchen

Straight line

9,117 km
5,665 mi · 4,923 NM

By road

10,877 km
6,758 mi

Travel time

129 h 4 min
flight ≈ 11 h 54 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Dongguan from Gelsenkirchen?

Dongguan (China) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 9,117 km in a straight line, that is 5,665 miles or 4,923 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dongguan to Gelsenkirchen is 10,877 km (6,758 miles), about 129 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Dongguan, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.9552°, 74.9606°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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 Dongguan from Gelsenkirchen?

By road it is 10,877 km (6,758 miles) from Dongguan to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 9,117 km (5,665 miles).

How long is the drive from Dongguan to Gelsenkirchen?

About 129 h 4 min on the fastest route (10,877 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Dongguan?

Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Dongguan, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Dongguan to Gelsenkirchen?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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.