Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Dresden?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Dresden (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 466 km in a straight line, that is 290 miles or 252 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Dresden is 553 km (344 miles), about 5 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Dresden lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3250°, 10.4339°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Dresden
- Dresden – Chemnitz 62 km
- Dresden – Leipzig 101 km
- Dresden – Prague 117 km
- Dresden – Halle (Saale) 131 km
- Dresden – Berlin 165 km
- Dresden – Magdeburg 189 km
- Dresden – Erfurt 189 km
- Dresden – Wrocław 230 km
- Dresden – Nürnberg 259 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Dresden?
By road it is 553 km (344 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden; in a straight line it is 466 km (290 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden?
About 5 h 31 min on the fastest route (553 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Dresden from Gelsenkirchen?
Dresden is to the east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 94°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.