Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Brussels?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Brussels (Belgium) are a medium distance apart: 205 km in a straight line, that is 128 miles or 111 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Brussels is 244 km (152 miles), about 2 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Brussels lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). The route crosses from Germany into Belgium. The halfway point is at 51.1858°, 5.7129°.
A direct flight would take about 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
Other distances from Brussels
- Brussels – Antwerpen 41 km
- Brussels – Charleroi 49 km
- Brussels – Gent 50 km
- Brussels – Lille 94 km
- Brussels – Eindhoven 103 km
- Brussels – Rotterdam 120 km
- Brussels – Aachen 122 km
- Brussels – The Hague 136 km
- Brussels – Utrecht 148 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Brussels?
By road it is 244 km (152 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels; in a straight line it is 205 km (128 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels?
About 2 h 54 min on the fastest route (244 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Brussels from Gelsenkirchen?
Brussels is to the west of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 250°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels?
A direct flight would take about 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.