Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 492 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 12 min. The straight-line distance is 414 km (257 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the WNW of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 414 km | 61 min |
| Car (road) | 492 km | 5 h 12 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 992–1334 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 492 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.
Chemnitz
Chemnitz is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 49′ 41.60″ N, 12° 55′ 15.08″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.83 |
| Longitude | 12.92 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 245,618 |
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 Chemnitz and Gelsenkirchen is at 51.21° N, 10.02° E.
The nearest town is Eschwege, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Hessen — about 207 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 492 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 12 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Gelsenkirchen is 414 kilometres (257 miles or 224 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 492 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 12 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Chemnitz?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the WNW (283°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 61 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 492 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 992–1334 € 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 Chemnitz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Chemnitz → Dresden | 76 km |
| Chemnitz → Leipzig | 83 km |
| Chemnitz → Karlovy Vary | 88 km |
| Chemnitz → Jena | 109 km |
| Chemnitz → Weimar | 134 km |
| Chemnitz → Halle (Saale) | 136 km |
| Chemnitz → Erfurt | 152 km |
| Chemnitz → Prague | 161 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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