Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Münster
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Münster?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Münster (Germany) are a short distance apart: 62.6 km in a straight line, that is 38.9 miles or 33.8 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Münster is 77.7 km (48.3 miles), about 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Münster lies to the north-east (initial bearing 35°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7340°, 7.3598°.
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.
Other distances from Gelsenkirchen
Other distances from Münster
- Münster – Dortmund 51 km
- Münster – Bochum 60 km
- Münster – Bielefeld 63 km
- Münster – Essen 70 km
- Münster – Oberhausen 75 km
- Münster – Duisburg 84 km
- Münster – Wuppertal 85 km
- Münster – Düsseldorf 101 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Münster?
By road it is 77.7 km (48.3 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Münster; in a straight line it is 62.6 km (38.9 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Münster?
About 58 min on the fastest route (77.7 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Münster from Gelsenkirchen?
Münster is to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 35°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Münster?
A direct flight would take about 35 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.