Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 52 km by road, with a driving time of about 38 min. The straight-line distance is 30 km (18 miles); Wuppertal lies to the S of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 30 km | 32 min |
| Car (road) | 52 km | 38 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 112–146 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 52 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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Wuppertal is at 51.39° N, 7.12° E.
The nearest town is Hattingen, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 15 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Wuppertal?
By car it is 52 km, with a driving time of about 38 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Wuppertal is 30 kilometres (18 miles or 16 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 52 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 38 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Gelsenkirchen?
Wuppertal lies to the S (171°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 32 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal cost?
Over 52 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal would cost roughly 112–146 € 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 Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |
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