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Distance from Lübeck to Gelsenkirchen

Straight line

358 km
222 mi · 193 NM

By road

418 km
260 mi

Travel time

4 h 8 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

SW 224°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Gelsenkirchen?

Lübeck (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 358 km in a straight line, that is 222 miles or 193 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lübeck to Gelsenkirchen is 418 km (260 miles), about 4 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Lübeck, Gelsenkirchen lies to the south-west (initial bearing 224°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.7006°, 8.8433°.

A direct flight would take about 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lübeck from Gelsenkirchen?

By road it is 418 km (260 miles) from Lübeck to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 358 km (222 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Gelsenkirchen?

About 4 h 8 min on the fastest route (418 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Lübeck?

Gelsenkirchen is to the south-west of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 224°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Gelsenkirchen?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.