Gelsenkirchen to Krefeld distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Krefeld (Germany) is 60 km by road, with a driving time of about 45 min. The straight-line distance is 41 km (26 miles); Krefeld lies to the WSW of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Krefeld to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 41 km | 33 min |
| Car (road) | 60 km | 45 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 Krefeld would cost roughly 128–168 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 60 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 |
Krefeld
Krefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 4.31″ N, 6° 33′ 55.47″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.33 |
| Longitude | 6.57 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 231,406 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Krefeld is at 51.43° N, 6.82° E.
The nearest town is Mülheim, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 21 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Krefeld?
By car it is 60 km, with a driving time of about 45 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Krefeld is 41 kilometres (26 miles or 22 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Krefeld?
The driving distance is 60 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 45 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Krefeld from Gelsenkirchen?
Krefeld lies to the WSW (241°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Krefeld?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 33 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Krefeld cost?
Over 60 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Krefeld would cost roughly 128–168 € 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 Krefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Krefeld → Mönchengladbach | 21 km |
| Krefeld → Neuss | 24 km |
| Krefeld → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Mülheim | 38 km |
| Krefeld → Kevelaer | 39 km |
| Krefeld → Essen | 40 km |
| Krefeld → Oberhausen | 43 km |
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