Gelsenkirchen to Wiesbaden distance

The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Wiesbaden (Germany) is 237 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 33 min. The straight-line distance is 180 km (112 miles); Wiesbaden lies to the SSE of Gelsenkirchen.

Reverse direction: Wiesbaden to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.

Straight line
180 km
Miles
112 mi
Nautical miles
97 nmi
Direction
SSE 153°
Driving distance
237 km
Flight time approx.
44 min

Travel time comparison

ModeDistanceDuration approx.
Airplane (straight line)180 km44 min
Car (road)237 km2 h 33 min

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

Taxi cost for this route

Taxi cost approx.
482–646 €

A regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Wiesbaden would cost roughly 482–646 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 237 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

Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden is located in Hessen, Germany.

Coordinates (DMS)50° 4′ 17.83″ N, 8° 14′ 41.40″ O
Latitude50.07
Longitude8.24
RegionHessen
CountryGermany
Population288,850

Midpoint of the route

The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Wiesbaden is at 50.8° N, 7.67° E.

The nearest town is Forst, Landkreis Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 90 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gelsenkirchen from Wiesbaden?

By car it is 237 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 33 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Wiesbaden is 180 kilometres (112 miles or 97 nautical miles).

How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Wiesbaden?

The driving distance is 237 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 33 min (excluding traffic).

In which direction is Wiesbaden from Gelsenkirchen?

Wiesbaden lies to the SSE (153°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.

How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Wiesbaden?

At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 44 minutes.

How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Wiesbaden cost?

Over 237 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Wiesbaden would cost roughly 482–646 € 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.

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