Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 73 km by road, with a driving time of about 58 min. The straight-line distance is 58 km (36 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the SW of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 58 km | 34 min |
| Car (road) | 73 km | 58 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 Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 154–203 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 73 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 |
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 11′ 39.01″ N, 6° 25′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.19 |
| Longitude | 6.43 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,213 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Mönchengladbach is at 51.36° N, 6.76° E.
The nearest town is Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 29 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 73 km, with a driving time of about 58 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Mönchengladbach is 58 kilometres (36 miles or 31 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 73 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 58 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Gelsenkirchen?
Mönchengladbach lies to the SW (232°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 34 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 73 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 154–203 € 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 Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Duisburg | 52 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
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