Distance from Tokyo to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Tokyo from Gelsenkirchen?
Tokyo (Japan) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 9,300 km in a straight line, that is 5,779 miles or 5,022 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Tokyo, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from Japan into Germany. The halfway point is at 66.2069°, 90.1597°.
A direct flight would take about 12 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 Tokyo
- Tokyo – Kawasaki 19 km
- Tokyo – Yono 22 km
- Tokyo – Saitama 25 km
- Tokyo – Yokohama 29 km
- Tokyo – Nagoya 259 km
- Tokyo – Sendai 305 km
- Tokyo – Kyoto 365 km
- Tokyo – Osaka 396 km
- Tokyo – Kobe 424 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Tokyo from Gelsenkirchen?
The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Gelsenkirchen is 9,300 km (5,779 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Tokyo?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 333°.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 12 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.