Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Mannheim (Germany) is 314 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 17 min. The straight-line distance is 246 km (153 miles); Mannheim lies to the SSE of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Mannheim to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 246 km | 48 min |
| Car (road) | 314 km | 3 h 17 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 Mannheim would cost roughly 636–854 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 314 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 |
Mannheim
Mannheim is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 29′ 14.40″ N, 8° 27′ 52.72″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.49 |
| Longitude | 8.46 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 318,035 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Mannheim is at 50.51° N, 7.79° E.
The nearest town is Vielbach, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 123 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Mannheim?
By car it is 314 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 17 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Mannheim is 246 kilometres (153 miles or 133 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim?
The driving distance is 314 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 17 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mannheim from Gelsenkirchen?
Mannheim lies to the SSE (156°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 48 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim cost?
Over 314 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim would cost roughly 636–854 € 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 Mannheim
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mannheim → Heidelberg | 20 km |
| Mannheim → Darmstadt | 54 km |
| Mannheim → Karlsruhe | 68 km |
| Mannheim → Frankfurt am Main | 79 km |
| Mannheim → Mainz | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Heilbronn | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 86 km |
| Mannheim → Pforzheim | 89 km |
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