Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 353 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 53 min. The straight-line distance is 281 km (175 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the WNW of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 281 km | 51 min |
| Car (road) | 353 km | 3 h 53 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 714–959 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 353 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.
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
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 Erfurt and Gelsenkirchen is at 51.27° N, 9.07° E.
The nearest town is Naumburg, Landkreis Kassel, Hessen — about 140 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 353 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 53 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Gelsenkirchen is 281 kilometres (175 miles or 152 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 353 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 53 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Erfurt?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the WNW (284°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 51 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 353 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 714–959 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 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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