Distance from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Dresden from Gelsenkirchen?
Dresden (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 466 km in a straight line, that is 290 miles or 252 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Dresden to Gelsenkirchen is 557 km (346 miles), about 5 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.
From Dresden, Gelsenkirchen lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3250°, 10.4339°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 557 km (346 miles) from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 466 km (290 miles).
How long is the drive from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen?
About 5 h 34 min on the fastest route (557 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Dresden?
Gelsenkirchen is to the west of Dresden, at an initial bearing of 279°.
How long is the flight from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.