Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 36 km by road, with a driving time of about 30 min. The straight-line distance is 26 km (16 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the W of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 26 km | 32 min |
| Car (road) | 36 km | 30 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 80–103 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 36 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.
Dortmund
Dortmund is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 30′ 48.91″ N, 7° 27′ 55.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.51 |
| Longitude | 7.47 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 603,462 |
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 Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen is at 51.52° N, 7.27° E.
The nearest town is Castrop-Rauxel, Kreis Recklinghausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 13 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 36 km, with a driving time of about 30 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen is 26 kilometres (16 miles or 14 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 36 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 30 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Dortmund?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the W (271°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 32 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 36 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 80–103 € 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 Dortmund
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dortmund → Bochum | 21 km |
| Dortmund → Herne | 25 km |
| Dortmund → Hagen | 26 km |
| Dortmund → Recklinghausen | 31 km |
| Dortmund → Essen | 35 km |
| Dortmund → Hamm | 42 km |
| Dortmund → Mülheim | 46 km |
| Dortmund → Wuppertal | 48 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 → Düsseldorf | 46 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Wuppertal | 52 km |
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