Distance from Mönchengladbach to Essen
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How far is Mönchengladbach from Essen?
Mönchengladbach (Germany) and Essen (Germany) are a short distance apart: 49.9 km in a straight line, that is 31.0 miles or 27.0 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Mönchengladbach to Essen is 61.8 km (38.4 miles), about 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.
From Mönchengladbach, Essen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3213°, 6.7262°.
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.
Other distances from Mönchengladbach
Other distances from Essen
- Essen – Gelsenkirchen 8 km
- Essen – Oberhausen 11 km
- Essen – Bochum 14 km
- Essen – Duisburg 17 km
- Essen – Wuppertal 24 km
- Essen – Düsseldorf 31 km
- Essen – Dortmund 32 km
- Essen – Krefeld 34 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mönchengladbach from Essen?
By road it is 61.8 km (38.4 miles) from Mönchengladbach to Essen; in a straight line it is 49.9 km (31.0 miles).
How long is the drive from Mönchengladbach to Essen?
About 49 min on the fastest route (61.8 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Essen from Mönchengladbach?
Essen is to the north-east of Mönchengladbach, at an initial bearing of 53°.
How long is the flight from Mönchengladbach to Essen?
A direct flight would take about 34 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.