Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Amsterdam?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) are a medium distance apart: 180 km in a straight line, that is 112 miles or 97 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam is 209 km (130 miles), about 2 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Amsterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from Germany into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 51.9447°, 6.0038°.
A direct flight would take about 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Gelsenkirchen
Other distances from Amsterdam
- Amsterdam – Utrecht 35 km
- Amsterdam – The Hague 52 km
- Amsterdam – Rotterdam 57 km
- Amsterdam – Eindhoven 111 km
- Amsterdam – Antwerpen 133 km
- Amsterdam – Krefeld 162 km
- Amsterdam – Duisburg 166 km
- Amsterdam – Gent 168 km
- Amsterdam – Oberhausen 168 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Amsterdam?
By road it is 209 km (130 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam; in a straight line it is 180 km (112 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam?
About 2 h 33 min on the fastest route (209 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Amsterdam from Gelsenkirchen?
Amsterdam is to the north-west of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 303°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam?
A direct flight would take about 43 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.