Distance from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Utrecht from Gelsenkirchen?
Utrecht (Netherlands) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 151 km in a straight line, that is 94 miles or 82 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen is 171 km (106 miles), about 2 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.
From Utrecht, Gelsenkirchen lies to the south-east (initial bearing 115°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.8021°, 6.1158°.
A direct flight would take about 41 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 Utrecht from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 171 km (106 miles) from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 151 km (94 miles).
How long is the drive from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen?
About 2 h 6 min on the fastest route (171 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Utrecht?
Gelsenkirchen is to the south-east of Utrecht, at an initial bearing of 115°.
How long is the flight from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 41 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.