Distance from Wuhan to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Wuhan from Gelsenkirchen?
Wuhan (China) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 8,482 km in a straight line, that is 5,270 miles or 4,580 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Wuhan, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 55.0915°, 72.9751°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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 Wuhan from Gelsenkirchen?
The straight-line distance between Wuhan and Gelsenkirchen is 8,482 km (5,270 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Wuhan?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 322°.
How long is the flight from Wuhan to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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.