Distance from Freiburg to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Freiburg from Gelsenkirchen?
Freiburg (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 394 km in a straight line, that is 245 miles or 213 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Freiburg to Gelsenkirchen is 504 km (313 miles), about 5 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.
From Freiburg, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north (initial bearing 352°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.7511°, 7.4881°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Freiburg from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 504 km (313 miles) from Freiburg to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 394 km (245 miles).
How long is the drive from Freiburg to Gelsenkirchen?
About 5 h 1 min on the fastest route (504 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Freiburg?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north of Freiburg, at an initial bearing of 352°.
How long is the flight from Freiburg to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.