Distance from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Leipzig from Gelsenkirchen?
Leipzig (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 367 km in a straight line, that is 228 miles or 198 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen is 458 km (285 miles), about 4 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.
From Leipzig, Gelsenkirchen lies to the west (initial bearing 275°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4519°, 9.7387°.
A direct flight would take about 58 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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- Leipzig – Prague 200 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Leipzig from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 458 km (285 miles) from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 367 km (228 miles).
How long is the drive from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen?
About 4 h 38 min on the fastest route (458 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Leipzig?
Gelsenkirchen is to the west of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 275°.
How long is the flight from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 58 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.