How far is Westerland from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 6157 miles / 9908 kilometers / 5350 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Sylt Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Westerland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Westerland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6156.575 miles
- 9908.047 kilometers
- 5349.918 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- 6171.061 miles
- 9931.359 kilometers
- 5362.505 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 Rio De Janeiro to Westerland?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Sylt Airport is 12 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Westerland?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Sylt Airport (GWT)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Westerland generates about 738 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 738 kilograms equals 1 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Westerland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Sylt Airport (GWT).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerland |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | GWT |
| ICAO Code: | EDXW |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E |