How far is Westerland from Cancún?
The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 5247 miles / 8444 kilometers / 4559 nautical miles.
Cancún International Airport – Sylt Airport
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Distance from Cancún to Westerland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cancún to Westerland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5246.564 miles
- 8443.527 kilometers
- 4559.140 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- 5238.765 miles
- 8430.975 kilometers
- 4552.363 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 Cancún to Westerland?
The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Sylt Airport is 10 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cancún and Westerland?
The time difference between Cancún and Westerland is 6 hours. Westerland is 6 hours ahead of Cancún.
Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Sylt Airport (GWT)
On average, flying from Cancún to Westerland generates about 616 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 616 kilograms equals 1 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cancún to Westerland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Sylt Airport (GWT).
Airport information
| Origin | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |
| Destination | Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerland |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | GWT |
| ICAO Code: | EDXW |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E |