Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Essen
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Gelsenkirchen and Essen is 8.04 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Gelsenkirchen and Essen is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Bearing: 222.35° (SW)The initial bearing on the course from Gelsenkirchen to Essen is 222.35° and the compass direction is SW.
Midpoint: 51.48481,7.05387The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Essen is in 4.02 km distance between both points in a bearing of 222.35°. It is located in Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Essen, Schonnebeck (Deutschland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Essen, Schonnebeck).
Time difference: 0hGelsenkirchen and Essen are both in the same time zone Europe/Berlin.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Gelsenkirchen and Essen, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.