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Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Nürnberg

Straight line

363 km
226 mi · 196 NM

By road

461 km
287 mi

Travel time

4 h 43 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

SE 127°
initial bearing

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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Nürnberg?

Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Nürnberg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 363 km in a straight line, that is 226 miles or 196 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gelsenkirchen to Nürnberg is 461 km (287 miles), about 4 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Gelsenkirchen, Nürnberg lies to the south-east (initial bearing 127°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.4966°, 9.1302°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Nürnberg?

By road it is 461 km (287 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Nürnberg; in a straight line it is 363 km (226 miles).

How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Nürnberg?

About 4 h 43 min on the fastest route (461 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nürnberg from Gelsenkirchen?

Nürnberg is to the south-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 127°.

How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Nürnberg?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.