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.

Straight line
16 km
Miles
10 mi
Nautical miles
8 nmi
Direction
WSW 257°
Driving distance
18 km
Flight time approx.
31 min

Travel time comparison

ModeDistanceDuration approx.
Airplane (straight line)16 km31 min
Car (road)18 km15 min

Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.

Taxi cost for this route

Taxi cost approx.
44–55 €

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
Latitude51.52
Longitude7.08
RegionNordrhein-Westfalen
CountryGermany
Population267,930

Oberhausen

Oberhausen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

Coordinates (DMS)51° 29′ 16.23″ N, 6° 51′ 47.91″ O
Latitude51.49
Longitude6.86
RegionNordrhein-Westfalen
CountryGermany
Population213,646

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

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