Bonn to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Bonn (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 107 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 17 min. The straight-line distance is 87 km (54 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the N of Bonn.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Bonn distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 87 km | 37 min |
| Car (road) | 107 km | 1 h 17 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 222–295 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 107 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.
Bonn
Bonn is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 44′ 14.75″ N, 7° 5′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.74 |
| Longitude | 7.1 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 323,336 |
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 Bonn and Gelsenkirchen is at 51.13° N, 7.09° E.
The nearest town is Solingen, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 43 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bonn from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 107 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 17 min. The straight-line distance between Bonn and Gelsenkirchen is 87 kilometres (54 miles or 47 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 107 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 17 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Bonn?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the N (359°) as seen from Bonn.
How long is a flight from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 37 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 107 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 222–295 € 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 Bonn
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bonn → Cologne | 30 km |
| Bonn → Leverkusen | 42 km |
| Bonn → Solingen | 61 km |
| Bonn → Remscheid | 66 km |
| Bonn → Düsseldorf | 72 km |
| Bonn → Neuss | 73 km |
| Bonn → Wuppertal | 75 km |
| Bonn → Nürburg | 77 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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