Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Wuhan
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Wuhan?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 8,482 km in a straight line, that is 5,270 miles or 4,580 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Gelsenkirchen, Wuhan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 55.0915°, 72.9751°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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 Wuhan
- Wuhan – Xinyang 172 km
- Wuhan – Yueyang 176 km
- Wuhan – Nanchang 261 km
- Wuhan – Guankou 277 km
- Wuhan – Changsha 293 km
- Wuhan – Hefei 320 km
- Wuhan – Huainan 344 km
- Wuhan – Xuchang 385 km
- Wuhan – Shiyan 402 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Wuhan?
The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Wuhan is 8,482 km (5,270 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Wuhan from Gelsenkirchen?
Wuhan is to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 58°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Wuhan?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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.