How far is Westerland from Chania?
The distance between Chania (Chania International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 1537 miles / 2473 kilometers / 1335 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chania (CHQ) to Westerland (GWT) is 1972 miles / 3173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 29 minutes.
Chania International Airport – Sylt Airport
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Distance from Chania to Westerland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chania to Westerland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1536.743 miles
- 2473.148 kilometers
- 1335.393 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- 1536.334 miles
- 2472.490 kilometers
- 1335.038 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 Chania to Westerland?
The estimated flight time from Chania International Airport to Sylt Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chania and Westerland?
The time difference between Chania and Westerland is 1 hour. Westerland is 1 hour behind Chania.
Flight carbon footprint between Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Sylt Airport (GWT)
On average, flying from Chania to Westerland generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chania to Westerland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Sylt Airport (GWT).
Airport information
| Origin | Chania International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chania |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | CHQ |
| ICAO Code: | LGSA |
| Coordinates: | 35°31′54″N, 24°8′58″E |
| Destination | Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerland |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | GWT |
| ICAO Code: | EDXW |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E |