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Distance from Mannheim to Gelsenkirchen

Straight line

244 km
152 mi · 132 NM

By road

313 km
194 mi

Travel time

3 h 19 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

NNW 337°
initial bearing

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How far is Mannheim from Gelsenkirchen?

Mannheim (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 244 km in a straight line, that is 152 miles or 132 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mannheim to Gelsenkirchen is 313 km (194 miles), about 3 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Mannheim, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.4991°, 7.7964°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Mannheim from Gelsenkirchen?

By road it is 313 km (194 miles) from Mannheim to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 244 km (152 miles).

How long is the drive from Mannheim to Gelsenkirchen?

About 3 h 19 min on the fastest route (313 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Mannheim?

Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Mannheim, at an initial bearing of 337°.

How long is the flight from Mannheim to Gelsenkirchen?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.