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Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin

Straight line

448 km
278 mi · 242 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Berlin?

Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Berlin (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 448 km in a straight line, that is 278 miles or 242 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Gelsenkirchen, Berlin lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.0569°, 10.2175°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gelsenkirchen from Berlin?

The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Berlin is 448 km (278 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Berlin from Gelsenkirchen?

Berlin is to the east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.