Gelsenkirchen to Hanover distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Hanover (Germany) is 236 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 24 min. The straight-line distance is 205 km (127 miles); Hanover lies to the ENE of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Hanover to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 205 km | 45 min |
| Car (road) | 236 km | 2 h 24 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 Hanover would cost roughly 480–643 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 236 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 |
Hanover
Hanover is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 22′ 33.21″ N, 9° 43′ 55.24″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.38 |
| Longitude | 9.73 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 522,131 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Hanover is at 51.95° N, 8.4° E.
The nearest town is Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 102 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Hanover?
By car it is 236 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 24 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Hanover is 205 kilometres (127 miles or 111 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover?
The driving distance is 236 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 24 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hanover from Gelsenkirchen?
Hanover lies to the ENE (61°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 45 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover cost?
Over 236 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover would cost roughly 480–643 € 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 Hanover
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hanover → Hildesheim | 37 km |
| Hanover → Braunschweig | 71 km |
| Hanover → Salzgitter | 71 km |
| Hanover → Wolfsburg | 92 km |
| Hanover → Goslar | 92 km |
| Hanover → Bielefeld | 109 km |
| Hanover → Göttingen | 127 km |
| Hanover → Bremen | 128 km |
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