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Distance from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen

Straight line

337 km
210 mi · 182 NM

By road

436 km
271 mi

Travel time

4 h 31 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

NNW 335°
initial bearing

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How far is Stuttgart from Gelsenkirchen?

Stuttgart (Germany) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 337 km in a straight line, that is 210 miles or 182 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen is 436 km (271 miles), about 4 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Stuttgart, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 335°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.1483°, 8.1664°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Stuttgart from Gelsenkirchen?

By road it is 436 km (271 miles) from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 337 km (210 miles).

How long is the drive from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen?

About 4 h 31 min on the fastest route (436 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Stuttgart?

Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Stuttgart, at an initial bearing of 335°.

How long is the flight from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.