Distance from Essen to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Essen from Gelsenkirchen?
Essen (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very close to each other: 8.0 km in a straight line, that is 4.9 miles or 4.3 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Essen to Gelsenkirchen is 13.5 km (8.4 miles), about 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 69% longer than the straight line.
From Essen, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4808°, 7.0544°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 13.5 km (8.4 miles) from Essen to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 8.0 km (4.9 miles).
How long is the drive from Essen to Gelsenkirchen?
About 16 min on the fastest route (13.5 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Essen?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north-east of Essen, at an initial bearing of 47°.
How long is the flight from Essen to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 31 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.