Berlin to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 518 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 4 min. The straight-line distance is 446 km (277 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the WSW of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 446 km | 63 min |
| Car (road) | 518 km | 5 h 4 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 1044–1405 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 518 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.
Berlin
Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 31′ 12.02″ N, 13° 24′ 17.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.52 |
| Longitude | 13.4 |
| Region | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 3,685,265 |
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 Berlin and Gelsenkirchen is at 52.06° N, 10.21° E.
The nearest town is Heere, Landkreis Wolfenbüttel, Niedersachsen — about 223 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 518 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 4 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Gelsenkirchen is 446 kilometres (277 miles or 241 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 518 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 4 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Berlin?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the WSW (258°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 63 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 518 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 1044–1405 € 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 Berlin
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Potsdam | 35 km |
| Berlin → Buckow | 68 km |
| Berlin → Bad Saarow | 73 km |
| Berlin → Wittenberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Rheinsberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Cottbus | 126 km |
| Berlin → Magdeburg | 156 km |
| Berlin → Halle (Saale) | 170 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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