Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Bielefeld?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a short distance apart: 115 km in a straight line, that is 72 miles or 62 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld is 140 km (87 miles), about 1 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Bielefeld lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7714°, 7.8107°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
Other distances from Gelsenkirchen
Other distances from Bielefeld
- Bielefeld – Münster 63 km
- Bielefeld – Hannover 90 km
- Bielefeld – Dortmund 93 km
- Bielefeld – Bochum 109 km
- Bielefeld – Bremen 117 km
- Bielefeld – Essen 123 km
- Bielefeld – Wuppertal 129 km
- Bielefeld – Oberhausen 131 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Bielefeld?
By road it is 140 km (87 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 115 km (72 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld?
About 1 h 28 min on the fastest route (140 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Bielefeld from Gelsenkirchen?
Bielefeld is to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 59°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld?
A direct flight would take about 39 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.