Distance from Köln to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Köln from Gelsenkirchen?
Köln (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a short distance apart: 64.4 km in a straight line, that is 40.0 miles or 34.8 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Köln to Gelsenkirchen is 82.7 km (51.4 miles), about 1 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.
From Köln, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north (initial bearing 9°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.2192°, 7.0228°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Köln from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 82.7 km (51.4 miles) from Köln to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 64.4 km (40.0 miles).
How long is the drive from Köln to Gelsenkirchen?
About 1 h 1 min on the fastest route (82.7 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Köln?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north of Köln, at an initial bearing of 9°.
How long is the flight from Köln to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 35 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.