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Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Delhi

Straight line

6,225 km
3,868 mi · 3,361 NM

By road

8,324 km
5,172 mi

Travel time

96 h 15 min
flight ≈ 8 h 17 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Delhi?

Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Delhi (India) are very far apart: 6,225 km in a straight line, that is 3,868 miles or 3,361 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gelsenkirchen to Delhi is 8,324 km (5,172 miles), about 96 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Gelsenkirchen, Delhi lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from Germany into India. The halfway point is at 45.5899°, 48.9719°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 17 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gelsenkirchen from Delhi?

By road it is 8,324 km (5,172 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Delhi; in a straight line it is 6,225 km (3,868 miles).

How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Delhi?

About 96 h 15 min on the fastest route (8,324 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Delhi from Gelsenkirchen?

Delhi is to the east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Delhi?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 17 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.