Gelsenkirchen to Kiel distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 444 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 20 min. The straight-line distance is 372 km (231 miles); Kiel lies to the NNE of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 372 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 444 km | 4 h 20 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 Kiel would cost roughly 896–1205 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 444 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 |
Kiel
Kiel is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 54° 19′ 23.85″ N, 10° 7′ 21.95″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 54.32 |
| Longitude | 10.12 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,668 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Kiel is at 52.93° N, 8.55° E.
The nearest town is Prinzhöfte, Landkreis Oldenburg, Niedersachsen — about 186 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Kiel?
By car it is 444 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 20 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Kiel is 372 kilometres (231 miles or 201 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel?
The driving distance is 444 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 20 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Gelsenkirchen?
Kiel lies to the NNE (32°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 58 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel cost?
Over 444 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel would cost roughly 896–1205 € 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 Kiel
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Kiel → Lübeck | 88 km |
| Kiel → Hamburg | 96 km |
| Kiel → Timmendorfer Strand | 98 km |
| Kiel → Wismar | 145 km |
| Kiel → Lüneburg | ≈ 157 km |
| Kiel → Rostock | 202 km |
| Kiel → Bremen | 212 km |
| Kiel → Odense | 242 km |
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