Distance from Nürnberg to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Nürnberg from Gelsenkirchen?
Nürnberg (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 363 km in a straight line, that is 226 miles or 196 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Nürnberg to Gelsenkirchen is 462 km (287 miles), about 4 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.
From Nürnberg, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.4966°, 9.1302°.
A direct flight would take about 57 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 Nürnberg from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 462 km (287 miles) from Nürnberg to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 363 km (226 miles).
How long is the drive from Nürnberg to Gelsenkirchen?
About 4 h 38 min on the fastest route (462 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Nürnberg?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Nürnberg, at an initial bearing of 311°.
How long is the flight from Nürnberg to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 57 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.