Distance from Essen to Mönchengladbach
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How far is Essen from Mönchengladbach?
Essen (Germany) and Mönchengladbach (Germany) are a short distance apart: 49.9 km in a straight line, that is 31.0 miles or 27.0 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Essen to Mönchengladbach is 63.5 km (39.5 miles), about 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.
From Essen, Mönchengladbach lies to the south-west (initial bearing 233°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3213°, 6.7262°.
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 Mönchengladbach?
By road it is 63.5 km (39.5 miles) from Essen to Mönchengladbach; in a straight line it is 49.9 km (31.0 miles).
How long is the drive from Essen to Mönchengladbach?
About 51 min on the fastest route (63.5 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Essen?
Mönchengladbach is to the south-west of Essen, at an initial bearing of 233°.
How long is the flight from Essen to Mönchengladbach?
A direct flight would take about 34 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.