Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 18 km by road, with a driving time of about 15 min. The straight-line distance is 16 km (10 miles); Oberhausen lies to the WSW of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 16 km | 31 min |
| Car (road) | 18 km | 15 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 44–55 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 18 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 |
Oberhausen
Oberhausen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 29′ 16.23″ N, 6° 51′ 47.91″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.49 |
| Longitude | 6.86 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 213,646 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Oberhausen is at 51.5° N, 6.97° E.
The nearest town is Bottrop, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 8 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Oberhausen?
By car it is 18 km, with a driving time of about 15 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Oberhausen is 16 kilometres (10 miles or 8 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 18 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 15 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Gelsenkirchen?
Oberhausen lies to the WSW (257°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 31 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen cost?
Over 18 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen would cost roughly 44–55 € 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 → Recklinghausen | 23 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Mülheim | 24 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Duisburg | 32 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Dortmund | 36 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Düsseldorf | 46 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Wuppertal | 52 km |
Distances from Oberhausen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Oberhausen → Essen | 16 km |
| Oberhausen → Duisburg | 17 km |
| Oberhausen → Herne | 27 km |
| Oberhausen → Bochum | 31 km |
| Oberhausen → Recklinghausen | 38 km |
| Oberhausen → Düsseldorf | 39 km |
| Oberhausen → Krefeld | 43 km |
| Oberhausen → Neuss | 47 km |
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