Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Bochum?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Bochum (Germany) are very close to each other: 8.7 km in a straight line, that is 5.4 miles or 4.7 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Bochum is 13.5 km (8.4 miles), about 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Bochum lies to the east (initial bearing 107°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4934°, 7.1565°.
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 Bochum
- Bochum – Essen 14 km
- Bochum – Dortmund 18 km
- Bochum – Oberhausen 25 km
- Bochum – Wuppertal 26 km
- Bochum – Duisburg 32 km
- Bochum – Düsseldorf 42 km
- Bochum – Krefeld 49 km
- Bochum – Münster 60 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Bochum?
By road it is 13.5 km (8.4 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum; in a straight line it is 8.7 km (5.4 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum?
About 18 min on the fastest route (13.5 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Bochum from Gelsenkirchen?
Bochum is to the east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 107°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum?
A direct flight would take about 31 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.