Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Dortmund?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Dortmund (Germany) are very close to each other: 25.7 km in a straight line, that is 16.0 miles or 13.9 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund is 36.5 km (22.7 miles), about 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Dortmund lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.5102°, 7.2813°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
Other distances from Gelsenkirchen
Other distances from Dortmund
- Dortmund – Bochum 18 km
- Dortmund – Essen 32 km
- Dortmund – Wuppertal 36 km
- Dortmund – Oberhausen 42 km
- Dortmund – Duisburg 49 km
- Dortmund – Münster 51 km
- Dortmund – Düsseldorf 58 km
- Dortmund – Krefeld 66 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Dortmund?
By road it is 36.5 km (22.7 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund; in a straight line it is 25.7 km (16.0 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund?
About 31 min on the fastest route (36.5 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Dortmund from Gelsenkirchen?
Dortmund is to the east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 87°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund?
A direct flight would take about 32 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.