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How far is Westerland from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 2703 miles / 4350 kilometers / 2349 nautical miles.

Gao International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Gao to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2703.009 miles
  • 4350.072 kilometers
  • 2348.851 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
  • 2708.302 miles
  • 4358.589 kilometers
  • 2353.450 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 Gao to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Sylt Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Gao to Westerland generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 659 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gao to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Gao International Airport
City: Gao
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: GAQ
ICAO Code: GAGO
Coordinates: 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″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