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Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Munich

Straight line

494 km
307 mi · 267 NM

By road

632 km
393 mi

Travel time

6 h 19 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

SE 138°
initial bearing

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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Munich?

Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Munich (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 494 km in a straight line, that is 307 miles or 267 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gelsenkirchen to Munich is 632 km (393 miles), about 6 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Gelsenkirchen, Munich lies to the south-east (initial bearing 138°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.8428°, 9.4140°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Munich?

By road it is 632 km (393 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Munich; in a straight line it is 494 km (307 miles).

How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Munich?

About 6 h 19 min on the fastest route (632 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Munich from Gelsenkirchen?

Munich is to the south-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 138°.

How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Munich?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.