Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Braunschweig
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Braunschweig?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Braunschweig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 251 km in a straight line, that is 156 miles or 135 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Braunschweig is 298 km (185 miles), about 3 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Braunschweig lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.8980°, 8.7971°.
A direct flight would take about 49 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 Braunschweig
- Braunschweig – Hannover 55 km
- Braunschweig – Magdeburg 77 km
- Braunschweig – Halle (Saale) 132 km
- Braunschweig – Bielefeld 138 km
- Braunschweig – Bremen 147 km
- Braunschweig – Hamburg 147 km
- Braunschweig – Erfurt 147 km
- Braunschweig – Leipzig 163 km
- Braunschweig – Lübeck 179 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Braunschweig?
By road it is 298 km (185 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Braunschweig; in a straight line it is 251 km (156 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Braunschweig?
About 3 h 1 min on the fastest route (298 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Braunschweig from Gelsenkirchen?
Braunschweig is to the east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 69°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Braunschweig?
A direct flight would take about 49 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.