Distance from Hannover to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Hannover from Gelsenkirchen?
Hannover (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 205 km in a straight line, that is 128 miles or 111 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Hannover to Gelsenkirchen is 239 km (148 miles), about 2 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.
From Hannover, Gelsenkirchen lies to the south-west (initial bearing 243°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.9452°, 8.4022°.
A direct flight would take about 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Hannover from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 239 km (148 miles) from Hannover to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 205 km (128 miles).
How long is the drive from Hannover to Gelsenkirchen?
About 2 h 25 min on the fastest route (239 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Hannover?
Gelsenkirchen is to the south-west of Hannover, at an initial bearing of 243°.
How long is the flight from Hannover to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 45 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.