Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Utrecht
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Utrecht?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Utrecht (Netherlands) are a medium distance apart: 151 km in a straight line, that is 94 miles or 82 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Utrecht is 175 km (109 miles), about 2 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Utrecht lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from Germany into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 51.8021°, 6.1158°.
A direct flight would take about 41 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 Utrecht
- Utrecht – Amsterdam 35 km
- Utrecht – Rotterdam 48 km
- Utrecht – The Hague 56 km
- Utrecht – Eindhoven 76 km
- Utrecht – Antwerpen 109 km
- Utrecht – Krefeld 129 km
- Utrecht – Duisburg 135 km
- Utrecht – Mönchengladbach 136 km
- Utrecht – Oberhausen 138 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Utrecht?
By road it is 175 km (109 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Utrecht; in a straight line it is 151 km (94 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Utrecht?
About 2 h 4 min on the fastest route (175 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Utrecht from Gelsenkirchen?
Utrecht is to the north-west of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 296°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Utrecht?
A direct flight would take about 41 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.