Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Beijing
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Beijing?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 7,789 km in a straight line, that is 4,840 miles or 4,206 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Beijing is 9,504 km (5,906 miles), about 113 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 60.2944°, 70.0950°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 14 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 Beijing
- Beijing – Tianjin 108 km
- Beijing – Tangshan 156 km
- Beijing – Datong 265 km
- Beijing – Shijiazhuang 266 km
- Beijing – Jinan 364 km
- Beijing – Zibo 376 km
- Beijing – Taiyuan 402 km
- Beijing – Handan 404 km
- Beijing – Tai’an 419 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Beijing?
By road it is 9,504 km (5,906 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Beijing; in a straight line it is 7,789 km (4,840 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Beijing?
About 113 h 59 min on the fastest route (9,504 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Beijing from Gelsenkirchen?
Beijing is to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 50°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Beijing?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 14 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.