Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Freiburg?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Freiburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 394 km in a straight line, that is 245 miles or 213 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg is 501 km (311 miles), about 4 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Freiburg lies to the south (initial bearing 172°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.7511°, 7.4881°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Freiburg
- Freiburg – Strasbourg 66 km
- Freiburg – Zürich 87 km
- Freiburg – Karlsruhe 120 km
- Freiburg – Stuttgart 131 km
- Freiburg – Mannheim 172 km
- Freiburg – Augsburg 230 km
- Freiburg – Wiesbaden 234 km
- Freiburg – Frankfurt am Main 243 km
- Freiburg – Munich 277 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Freiburg?
By road it is 501 km (311 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg; in a straight line it is 394 km (245 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg?
About 4 h 57 min on the fastest route (501 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Freiburg from Gelsenkirchen?
Freiburg is to the south of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 172°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.