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How far is Westerland from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 3785 miles / 6091 kilometers / 3289 nautical miles.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Westerland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Westerland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3784.968 miles
  • 6091.316 kilometers
  • 3289.047 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
  • 3774.180 miles
  • 6073.954 kilometers
  • 3279.673 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 Buffalo to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Sylt Airport is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Westerland generates about 430 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 430 kilograms equals 947 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buffalo to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W
Destination Sylt Airport
City: Westerland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: GWT
ICAO Code: EDXW
Coordinates: 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E