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Distance from Mumbai to Gelsenkirchen

Straight line

6,700 km
4,163 mi · 3,618 NM

By road

9,483 km
5,893 mi

Travel time

110 h 4 min
flight ≈ 8 h 52 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Mumbai from Gelsenkirchen?

Mumbai (India) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 6,700 km in a straight line, that is 4,163 miles or 3,618 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mumbai to Gelsenkirchen is 9,483 km (5,893 miles), about 110 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Mumbai, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from India into Germany. The halfway point is at 39.8789°, 47.5725°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 52 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 Mumbai from Gelsenkirchen?

By road it is 9,483 km (5,893 miles) from Mumbai to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 6,700 km (4,163 miles).

How long is the drive from Mumbai to Gelsenkirchen?

About 110 h 4 min on the fastest route (9,483 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Mumbai?

Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Mumbai, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Mumbai to Gelsenkirchen?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 52 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.