How far is Westerland from Altenrhein?
The distance between Altenrhein (St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 516 miles / 831 kilometers / 449 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Altenrhein (ACH) to Westerland (GWT) is 662 miles / 1066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 9 minutes.
St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport – Sylt Airport
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Distance from Altenrhein to Westerland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Altenrhein to Westerland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 516.208 miles
- 830.756 kilometers
- 448.572 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 515.930 miles
- 830.310 kilometers
- 448.331 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Altenrhein to Westerland?
The estimated flight time from St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport to Sylt Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Altenrhein and Westerland?
There is no time difference between Altenrhein and Westerland.
Flight carbon footprint between St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Sylt Airport (GWT)
On average, flying from Altenrhein to Westerland generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Altenrhein to Westerland
See the map of the shortest flight path between St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Sylt Airport (GWT).
Airport information
| Origin | St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altenrhein |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ACH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZR |
| Coordinates: | 47°29′6″N, 9°33′38″E |
| Destination | Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerland |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | GWT |
| ICAO Code: | EDXW |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E |