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Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Hangzhou

Straight line

8,846 km
5,497 mi · 4,777 NM

By road

10,540 km
6,549 mi

Travel time

125 h 30 min
flight ≈ 11 h 33 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Hangzhou?

Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Hangzhou (China) are very far apart: 8,846 km in a straight line, that is 5,497 miles or 4,777 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gelsenkirchen to Hangzhou is 10,540 km (6,549 miles), about 125 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Gelsenkirchen, Hangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 56.7542°, 77.4144°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 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 Hangzhou?

By road it is 10,540 km (6,549 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Hangzhou; in a straight line it is 8,846 km (5,497 miles).

How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Hangzhou?

About 125 h 30 min on the fastest route (10,540 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hangzhou from Gelsenkirchen?

Hangzhou is to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Hangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 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.