Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Rotterdam?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are a medium distance apart: 187 km in a straight line, that is 116 miles or 101 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam is 224 km (139 miles), about 2 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Rotterdam lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from Germany into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 51.7211°, 5.7939°.
A direct flight would take about 44 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 Rotterdam
- Rotterdam – The Hague 21 km
- Rotterdam – Utrecht 48 km
- Rotterdam – Amsterdam 57 km
- Rotterdam – Antwerpen 78 km
- Rotterdam – Eindhoven 87 km
- Rotterdam – Gent 110 km
- Rotterdam – Brussels 120 km
- Rotterdam – Krefeld 157 km
- Rotterdam – Mönchengladbach 159 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Rotterdam?
By road it is 224 km (139 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 187 km (116 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam?
About 2 h 40 min on the fastest route (224 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Rotterdam from Gelsenkirchen?
Rotterdam is to the west of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 285°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam?
A direct flight would take about 44 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.