Gelsenkirchen to Munich distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 638 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 20 min. The straight-line distance is 495 km (308 miles); Munich lies to the SE of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Munich to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 495 km | 67 min |
| Car (road) | 638 km | 6 h 20 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 Munich would cost roughly 1284–1729 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 638 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 |
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Munich is at 49.85° N, 9.41° E.
The nearest town is Altenbuch, Landkreis Miltenberg, Bayern — about 248 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Munich?
By car it is 638 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 20 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Munich is 495 kilometres (308 miles or 268 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Munich?
The driving distance is 638 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 20 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Gelsenkirchen?
Munich lies to the SE (138°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Munich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 67 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Munich cost?
Over 638 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Munich would cost roughly 1284–1729 € 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 Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 km |
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