Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 360 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 32 min. The straight-line distance is 299 km (186 miles); Hamburg lies to the NE of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 299 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 360 km | 3 h 32 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg would cost roughly 728–978 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 360 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.
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 |
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg is at 52.54° N, 8.5° E.
The nearest town is Wagenfeld, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 150 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Hamburg?
By car it is 360 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 32 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg is 299 kilometres (186 miles or 162 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 360 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 32 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Gelsenkirchen?
Hamburg lies to the NE (40°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 52 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg cost?
Over 360 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg would cost roughly 728–978 € 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 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 |
Distances from Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |
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