Distance from Essen to Gelsenkirchen
How far is it from Essen to Gelsenkirchen? About 5 mi in a straight line and 7 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Essen and Gelsenkirchen are about 5 mi (8 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 7 mi (11 km), a drive of about 17 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 31 min.
| Straight-line distance | 5 mi / 8 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 7 mi / 11 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 17 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 31 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $1 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 51.481, 7.054 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Essen to Gelsenkirchen is about 5 mi (8 km) in a straight line, and roughly 7 mi (11 km) by road.