Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 46 km by road, with a driving time of about 41 min. The straight-line distance is 39 km (24 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the NNE of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 39 km | 33 min |
| Car (road) | 46 km | 41 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 100–130 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 46 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.
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
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 Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen is at 51.37° N, 6.93° E.
The nearest town is Heiligenhaus, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 19 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 46 km, with a driving time of about 41 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen is 39 kilometres (24 miles or 21 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 46 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 41 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Düsseldorf?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the NNE (32°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 33 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 46 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 100–130 € 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 Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 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 → Wuppertal | 52 km |
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