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How far is Westerland from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 5389 miles / 8672 kilometers / 4683 nautical miles.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5388.573 miles
  • 8672.067 kilometers
  • 4682.542 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
  • 5385.536 miles
  • 8667.180 kilometers
  • 4679.903 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 Cartagena to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Sylt Airport is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Cartagena to Westerland generates about 635 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 635 kilograms equals 1 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cartagena to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″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