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Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Shenyang

Straight line

7,983 km
4,961 mi · 4,311 NM

By road

10,187 km
6,330 mi

Travel time

121 h 36 min
flight ≈ 10 h 29 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Shenyang?

Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Shenyang (China) are very far apart: 7,983 km in a straight line, that is 4,961 miles or 4,311 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gelsenkirchen to Shenyang is 10,187 km (6,330 miles), about 121 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Gelsenkirchen, Shenyang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 63.2920°, 73.5137°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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 Shenyang?

By road it is 10,187 km (6,330 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Shenyang; in a straight line it is 7,983 km (4,961 miles).

How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Shenyang?

About 121 h 36 min on the fastest route (10,187 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenyang from Gelsenkirchen?

Shenyang is to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Shenyang?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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.