Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Leipzig?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Leipzig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 367 km in a straight line, that is 228 miles or 198 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig is 456 km (283 miles), about 4 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Leipzig lies to the east (initial bearing 91°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4519°, 9.7387°.
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 Leipzig
- Leipzig – Halle (Saale) 31 km
- Leipzig – Chemnitz 68 km
- Leipzig – Dresden 101 km
- Leipzig – Magdeburg 101 km
- Leipzig – Erfurt 102 km
- Leipzig – Berlin 150 km
- Leipzig – Braunschweig 163 km
- Leipzig – Prague 200 km
- Leipzig – Hannover 214 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Leipzig?
By road it is 456 km (283 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 367 km (228 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig?
About 4 h 33 min on the fastest route (456 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Leipzig from Gelsenkirchen?
Leipzig is to the east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 91°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig?
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.