Distance between West and Gelsenkirchen

The distance from West to Gelsenkirchen is 22 miles by road including 17 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 29 minutes and goes through Essen, Frillendorf, Breitscheid and Roßkothen.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
West 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
A 52 6 mi, 08 min
Breitscheid 6 mi 0:08 08 min 0.2 gal
A 52 4 mi, 03 min
Roßkothen 10 mi 0:12 12 min 0.3 gal
A 52 7 mi, 06 min
Essen 16 mi 0:19 19 min 0.5 gal
A 52 A 40 1 mi, 01 min
Frillendorf 17 mi 0:20 20 min 0.6 gal
A 40 L 643 5 mi, 08 min
Gelsenkirchen 22 mi 0:29 29 min 0.7 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from West to Gelsenkirchen?

Fuel cost: 2.7 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 22.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.55 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from West to Gelsenkirchen?

Driving time: 29 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 min
  • 10 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 9 min
  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 7 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 1 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 5 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 19 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 12 mph = 2 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is West to Gelsenkirchen by land?

The distance between West and Gelsenkirchen is 22.4 mi by road including 17.4 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of West and Gelsenkirchen respectively.

How far is West to Gelsenkirchen by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between West and Gelsenkirchen is 19.3 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of West and Gelsenkirchen respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is West from Gelsenkirchen by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 2 min to cover the distance of 19 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 8 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from West to Gelsenkirchen?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 7 min to cover the distance of 19 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 8 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between West and Gelsenkirchen?

The halfway point between West and Gelsenkirchen is Roßkothen. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Roßkothen to West is 10 mi and driving will take about 12 min. The road between Roßkothen and Gelsenkirchen has length 12 mi and will take approximately 16 min.

Where is West in relation to Gelsenkirchen?

West is located 19 mi south-west of Gelsenkirchen.

West has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.29139, longitude 6.81836.

Gelsenkirchen has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.51098, longitude 7.09593.

Which highway goes from West to Gelsenkirchen?

The route from West to Gelsenkirchen follows A 52.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • L 643: 3 mi
  • A 40: 2 mi
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