Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Dhaka
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Dhaka?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Dhaka (Bangladesh) are very far apart: 7,529 km in a straight line, that is 4,678 miles or 4,065 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Dhaka is 9,949 km (6,182 miles), about 115 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Dhaka lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Germany into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at 45.4687°, 58.3750°.
A direct flight would take about 9 h 55 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 Dhaka
- Dhaka – Khulna 132 km
- Dhaka – Chittagong 211 km
- Dhaka – Kolkata 245 km
- Dhaka – Hāora 248 km
- Dhaka – Patna 572 km
- Dhaka – Mandalay 613 km
- Dhaka – Kathmandu 676 km
- Dhaka – Varanasi 769 km
- Dhaka – Allahābād 887 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Dhaka?
By road it is 9,949 km (6,182 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Dhaka; in a straight line it is 7,529 km (4,678 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Dhaka?
About 115 h 20 min on the fastest route (9,949 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Dhaka from Gelsenkirchen?
Dhaka is to the east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 80°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Dhaka?
A direct flight would take about 9 h 55 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.