Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Charleroi
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Charleroi?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Charleroi (Belgium) are a medium distance apart: 223 km in a straight line, that is 138 miles or 120 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Gelsenkirchen, Charleroi lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). The route crosses from Germany into Belgium. The halfway point is at 50.9657°, 5.7549°.
A direct flight would take about 47 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 Charleroi
- Charleroi – Brussels 49 km
- Charleroi – Gent 88 km
- Charleroi – Antwerpen 90 km
- Charleroi – Lille 101 km
- Charleroi – Aachen 123 km
- Charleroi – Eindhoven 135 km
- Charleroi – Mönchengladbach 165 km
- Charleroi – Rotterdam 168 km
- Charleroi – Krefeld 180 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Charleroi?
The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Charleroi is 223 km (138 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Charleroi from Gelsenkirchen?
Charleroi is to the south-west of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 238°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Charleroi?
A direct flight would take about 47 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.