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Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Krefeld

Straight line

42.2 km
26.2 mi · 22.8 NM

By road

50.1 km
31.1 mi

Travel time

47 min
by car

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Krefeld?

Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Krefeld (Germany) are a short distance apart: 42.2 km in a straight line, that is 26.2 miles or 22.8 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gelsenkirchen to Krefeld is 50.1 km (31.1 miles), about 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Gelsenkirchen, Krefeld lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4211°, 6.8247°.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gelsenkirchen from Krefeld?

By road it is 50.1 km (31.1 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Krefeld; in a straight line it is 42.2 km (26.2 miles).

How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Krefeld?

About 47 min on the fastest route (50.1 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Krefeld from Gelsenkirchen?

Krefeld is to the south-west of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 244°.

How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Krefeld?

A direct flight would take about 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.