Distance from Krefeld to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Krefeld from Gelsenkirchen?
Krefeld (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a short distance apart: 42.2 km in a straight line, that is 26.2 miles or 22.8 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Krefeld to Gelsenkirchen is 60.8 km (37.8 miles), about 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.
From Krefeld, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4211°, 6.8247°.
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 Krefeld from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 60.8 km (37.8 miles) from Krefeld to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 42.2 km (26.2 miles).
How long is the drive from Krefeld to Gelsenkirchen?
About 47 min on the fastest route (60.8 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Krefeld?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north-east of Krefeld, at an initial bearing of 63°.
How long is the flight from Krefeld to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 33 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.