Gelsenkirchen to Rostock distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 533 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 10 min. The straight-line distance is 442 km (275 miles); Rostock lies to the NE of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 442 km | 63 min |
| Car (road) | 533 km | 5 h 10 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 Rostock would cost roughly 1074–1445 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 533 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 |
Rostock
Rostock is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 54° 5′ 32.79″ N, 12° 5′ 56.93″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 54.09 |
| Longitude | 12.1 |
| Region | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 205,307 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Rostock is at 52.83° N, 9.52° E.
The nearest town is Böhme, Landkreis Heidekreis, Niedersachsen — about 221 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Rostock?
By car it is 533 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 10 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Rostock is 442 kilometres (275 miles or 239 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Rostock?
The driving distance is 533 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 10 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Gelsenkirchen?
Rostock lies to the NE (48°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 63 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Rostock cost?
Over 533 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Rostock would cost roughly 1074–1445 € 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 Rostock
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Rostock → Wismar | 63 km |
| Rostock → Krakow am See | 64 km |
| Rostock → Lübeck | 117 km |
| Rostock → Timmendorfer Strand | 144 km |
| Rostock → Sassnitz | 158 km |
| Rostock → Rheinsberg | 164 km |
| Rostock → Hamburg | 183 km |
| Rostock → Lüneburg | ≈ 189 km |
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