Distance from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Rotterdam from Gelsenkirchen?
Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 187 km in a straight line, that is 116 miles or 101 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen is 223 km (138 miles), about 2 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.
From Rotterdam, Gelsenkirchen lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7211°, 5.7939°.
A direct flight would take about 44 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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- Rotterdam – Krefeld 157 km
- Rotterdam – Mönchengladbach 159 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Rotterdam from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 223 km (138 miles) from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 187 km (116 miles).
How long is the drive from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen?
About 2 h 39 min on the fastest route (223 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Rotterdam?
Gelsenkirchen is to the east of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 103°.
How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 44 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.