Distance from Munich to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Munich from Gelsenkirchen?
Munich (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 494 km in a straight line, that is 307 miles or 267 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Munich, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.8428°, 9.4140°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Munich
- Munich – Augsburg 56 km
- Munich – Nürnberg 151 km
- Munich – Stuttgart 191 km
- Munich – Linz 202 km
- Munich – Zürich 242 km
- Munich – Karlsruhe 253 km
- Munich – Mannheim 273 km
- Munich – Freiburg 277 km
- Munich – Strasbourg 287 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Munich from Gelsenkirchen?
The straight-line distance between Munich and Gelsenkirchen is 494 km (307 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Munich?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Munich, at an initial bearing of 321°.
How long is the flight from Munich to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.