Duisburg to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 32 km by road, with a driving time of about 26 min. The straight-line distance is 24 km (15 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the ENE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 24 km | 32 min |
| Car (road) | 32 km | 26 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 72–92 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 32 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.
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
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 Duisburg and Gelsenkirchen is at 51.48° N, 6.92° E.
The nearest town is Oberhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 12 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 32 km, with a driving time of about 26 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Gelsenkirchen is 24 kilometres (15 miles or 13 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 32 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 26 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Duisburg?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the ENE (67°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 32 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 72–92 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 km |
| Duisburg → Bochum | 38 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 → Dortmund | 36 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Düsseldorf | 46 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Wuppertal | 52 km |
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