Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Bogotá
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Bogotá?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Bogotá (Colombia) are very far apart: 8,998 km in a straight line, that is 5,591 miles or 4,859 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Bogotá is 2,482 km (1,542 miles), about 26 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Gelsenkirchen, Bogotá lies to the west (initial bearing 266°). The route crosses from Germany into Colombia. The halfway point is at 34.5472°, -44.6959°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 45 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
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- Bogotá – Cali 300 km
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- Bogotá – Maracaibo 726 km
- Bogotá – Quito 730 km
- Bogotá – Valencia 911 km
- Bogotá – Maracay 950 km
- Bogotá – Guayaquil 994 km
- Bogotá – Caracas 1,028 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Bogotá?
By road it is 2,482 km (1,542 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Bogotá; in a straight line it is 8,998 km (5,591 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Bogotá?
About 26 h 54 min on the fastest route (2,482 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Bogotá from Gelsenkirchen?
Bogotá is to the west of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 266°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Bogotá?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 45 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.