Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerpen
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Antwerpen?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Antwerpen (Belgium) are a medium distance apart: 190 km in a straight line, that is 118 miles or 103 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Antwerpen is 213 km (132 miles), about 2 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Antwerpen lies to the west (initial bearing 261°). The route crosses from Germany into Belgium. The halfway point is at 51.3705°, 5.7442°.
A direct flight would take about 44 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 Antwerpen
- Antwerpen – Brussels 41 km
- Antwerpen – Gent 51 km
- Antwerpen – Rotterdam 78 km
- Antwerpen – Eindhoven 79 km
- Antwerpen – Charleroi 90 km
- Antwerpen – The Hague 95 km
- Antwerpen – Utrecht 109 km
- Antwerpen – Lille 114 km
- Antwerpen – Aachen 128 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Antwerpen?
By road it is 213 km (132 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerpen; in a straight line it is 190 km (118 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerpen?
About 2 h 33 min on the fastest route (213 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Antwerpen from Gelsenkirchen?
Antwerpen is to the west of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 261°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerpen?
A direct flight would take about 44 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.