Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Chemnitz
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Chemnitz?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Chemnitz (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 415 km in a straight line, that is 258 miles or 224 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Chemnitz is 491 km (305 miles), about 5 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Chemnitz lies to the east (initial bearing 98°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.2067°, 10.0341°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Chemnitz
- Chemnitz – Dresden 62 km
- Chemnitz – Leipzig 68 km
- Chemnitz – Halle (Saale) 98 km
- Chemnitz – Erfurt 134 km
- Chemnitz – Prague 134 km
- Chemnitz – Magdeburg 170 km
- Chemnitz – Berlin 191 km
- Chemnitz – Nürnberg 202 km
- Chemnitz – Braunschweig 230 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Chemnitz?
By road it is 491 km (305 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Chemnitz; in a straight line it is 415 km (258 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Chemnitz?
About 5 h 10 min on the fastest route (491 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Chemnitz from Gelsenkirchen?
Chemnitz is to the east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 98°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Chemnitz?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.