Gelsenkirchen to Mainz distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 252 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 44 min. The straight-line distance is 188 km (117 miles); Mainz lies to the SSE of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 188 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 252 km | 2 h 44 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 Mainz would cost roughly 512–686 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 252 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 |
Mainz
Mainz is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 59′ 34.30″ N, 8° 14′ 50.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.99 |
| Longitude | 8.25 |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 224,684 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Mainz is at 50.76° N, 7.68° E.
The nearest town is Seelbach bei Hamm (Sieg), Landkreis Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 94 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Mainz?
By car it is 252 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 44 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Mainz is 188 kilometres (117 miles or 102 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz?
The driving distance is 252 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 44 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Gelsenkirchen?
Mainz lies to the SSE (154°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 44 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz cost?
Over 252 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz would cost roughly 512–686 € 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 Mainz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mainz → Wiesbaden | 16 km |
| Mainz → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 37 km |
| Mainz → Darmstadt | 41 km |
| Mainz → Frankfurt am Main | 44 km |
| Mainz → Bacharach | 45 km |
| Mainz → Offenbach | 50 km |
| Mainz → Oberwesel | 52 km |
| Mainz → Sankt Goar | 74 km |
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