Distance from Moscow to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Moscow from Gelsenkirchen?
Moscow (Russia) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are quite far apart: 2,056 km in a straight line, that is 1,277 miles or 1,110 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Moscow to Gelsenkirchen is 2,314 km (1,438 miles), about 25 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.
From Moscow, Gelsenkirchen lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from Russia into Germany. The halfway point is at 54.6027°, 21.5691°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 4 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is Moscow from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 2,314 km (1,438 miles) from Moscow to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 2,056 km (1,277 miles).
How long is the drive from Moscow to Gelsenkirchen?
About 25 h 47 min on the fastest route (2,314 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Moscow?
Gelsenkirchen is to the west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 269°.
How long is the flight from Moscow to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 4 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.