Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 462 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 40 min. The straight-line distance is 367 km (228 miles); Leipzig lies to the E of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 367 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 462 km | 4 h 40 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 Leipzig would cost roughly 932–1253 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 462 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 |
Leipzig
Leipzig is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 22.90″ N, 12° 22′ 23.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.34 |
| Longitude | 12.37 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 611,850 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig is at 51.46° N, 9.73° E.
The nearest town is Scheden, Landkreis Göttingen, Niedersachsen — about 184 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Leipzig?
By car it is 462 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 40 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig is 367 kilometres (228 miles or 198 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 462 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Gelsenkirchen?
Leipzig lies to the E (91°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig?
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 Leipzig cost?
Over 462 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig would cost roughly 932–1253 € 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 Leipzig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Leipzig → Halle (Saale) | 40 km |
| Leipzig → Wittenberg | 70 km |
| Leipzig → Chemnitz | 83 km |
| Leipzig → Jena | 94 km |
| Leipzig → Dresden | 113 km |
| Leipzig → Magdeburg | 122 km |
| Leipzig → Quedlinburg | 126 km |
| Leipzig → Weimar | 129 km |
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