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How far is Westerland from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 5476 miles / 8813 kilometers / 4759 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5476.308 miles
  • 8813.263 kilometers
  • 4758.781 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
  • 5466.872 miles
  • 8798.078 kilometers
  • 4750.582 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 Guangzhou to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Sylt Airport is 10 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Westerland generates about 646 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 646 kilograms equals 1 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
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