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Distance from Shenyang to Gelsenkirchen

Straight line

7,983 km
4,961 mi · 4,311 NM

By road

10,173 km
6,321 mi

Travel time

121 h 27 min
flight ≈ 10 h 29 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenyang from Gelsenkirchen?

Shenyang (China) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 7,983 km in a straight line, that is 4,961 miles or 4,311 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenyang to Gelsenkirchen is 10,173 km (6,321 miles), about 121 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Shenyang, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 63.2920°, 73.5137°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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 Shenyang from Gelsenkirchen?

By road it is 10,173 km (6,321 miles) from Shenyang to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 7,983 km (4,961 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenyang to Gelsenkirchen?

About 121 h 27 min on the fastest route (10,173 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Shenyang?

Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Shenyang, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Shenyang to Gelsenkirchen?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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.