Distance from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Hamburg from Gelsenkirchen?
Hamburg (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 301 km in a straight line, that is 187 miles or 162 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen is 356 km (221 miles), about 3 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.
From Hamburg, Gelsenkirchen lies to the south-west (initial bearing 222°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.5367°, 8.5110°.
A direct flight would take about 53 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 Hamburg
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- Hamburg – Kiel 86 km
- Hamburg – Bremen 95 km
- Hamburg – Hannover 132 km
- Hamburg – Braunschweig 147 km
- Hamburg – Magdeburg 193 km
- Hamburg – Bielefeld 195 km
- Hamburg – Münster 238 km
- Hamburg – Berlin 255 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 356 km (221 miles) from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 301 km (187 miles).
How long is the drive from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?
About 3 h 28 min on the fastest route (356 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Hamburg?
Gelsenkirchen is to the south-west of Hamburg, at an initial bearing of 222°.
How long is the flight from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 53 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.