Aachen to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 142 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 31 min. The straight-line distance is 108 km (67 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the NE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 108 km | 38 min |
| Car (road) | 142 km | 1 h 31 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 292–389 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 142 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 31′ 7.55″ N, 7° 5′ 1.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.52 |
| Longitude | 7.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,930 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Gelsenkirchen is at 51.15° N, 6.58° E.
The nearest town is Korschenbroich, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 54 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 142 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 31 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Gelsenkirchen is 108 kilometres (67 miles or 58 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 142 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 31 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Aachen?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the NE (40°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Gelsenkirchen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 38 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 142 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 292–389 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Cologne | 70 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
Distances from Gelsenkirchen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen → Bottrop | 15 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Oberhausen | 18 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Recklinghausen | 23 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Mülheim | 24 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Duisburg | 32 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Dortmund | 36 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Düsseldorf | 46 km |
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