Gelsenkirchen to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 379 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 40 min. The straight-line distance is 318 km (198 miles); Magdeburg lies to the ENE of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 318 km | 54 min |
| Car (road) | 379 km | 3 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 Magdeburg would cost roughly 766–1029 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 379 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 |
Magdeburg
Magdeburg is located in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 6′ 47.43″ N, 11° 36′ 29.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.11 |
| Longitude | 11.61 |
| Region | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 244,329 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Magdeburg is at 51.84° N, 9.33° E.
The nearest town is Höxter, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 159 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Magdeburg?
By car it is 379 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 40 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Magdeburg is 318 kilometres (198 miles or 172 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 379 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Gelsenkirchen?
Magdeburg lies to the ENE (76°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 54 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Magdeburg cost?
Over 379 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Magdeburg would cost roughly 766–1029 € 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 Magdeburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Magdeburg → Quedlinburg | 59 km |
| Magdeburg → Wolfsburg | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Halle (Saale) | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Wittenberg | 92 km |
| Magdeburg → Braunschweig | 94 km |
| Magdeburg → Salzgitter | 109 km |
| Magdeburg → Goslar | 115 km |
| Magdeburg → Leipzig | 122 km |
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