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.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 180 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 237 km | 2 h 33 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.52 |
| Longitude | 7.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,930 |
Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 4′ 17.83″ N, 8° 14′ 41.40″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.07 |
| Longitude | 8.24 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 288,850 |
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.
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 Wiesbaden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wiesbaden → Mainz | 16 km |
| Wiesbaden → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 29 km |
| Wiesbaden → Frankfurt am Main | 38 km |
| Wiesbaden → Offenbach | 46 km |
| Wiesbaden → Darmstadt | 48 km |
| Wiesbaden → Bacharach | 50 km |
| Wiesbaden → Oberwesel | 56 km |
| Wiesbaden → Sankt Goar | 78 km |
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