Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Kiel?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Kiel (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 374 km in a straight line, that is 232 miles or 202 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Gelsenkirchen, Kiel lies to the north-east (initial bearing 32°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.9229°, 8.5663°.
A direct flight would take about 58 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 Kiel
- Kiel – Lübeck 62 km
- Kiel – Hamburg 86 km
- Kiel – Bremen 164 km
- Kiel – Århus 204 km
- Kiel – Copenhagen 216 km
- Kiel – Hannover 219 km
- Kiel – Braunschweig 230 km
- Kiel – Malmö 232 km
- Kiel – Magdeburg 263 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Kiel?
The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Kiel is 374 km (232 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kiel from Gelsenkirchen?
Kiel is to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 32°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel?
A direct flight would take about 58 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.