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How far is Westerland from Fukuoka?

The distance between Fukuoka (Fukuoka Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 5442 miles / 8758 kilometers / 4729 nautical miles.

Fukuoka Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Fukuoka to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5441.860 miles
  • 8757.825 kilometers
  • 4728.847 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
  • 5428.854 miles
  • 8736.893 kilometers
  • 4717.545 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 Fukuoka to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Fukuoka Airport to Sylt Airport is 10 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Fukuoka to Westerland generates about 642 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 642 kilograms equals 1 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fukuoka to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Fukuoka Airport
City: Fukuoka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: FUK
ICAO Code: RJFF
Coordinates: 33°35′9″N, 130°27′3″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