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How far is Westerland from Groningen?

The distance between Groningen (Groningen Airport Eelde) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 143 miles / 231 kilometers / 125 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Groningen (GRQ) to Westerland (GWT) is 326 miles / 525 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 6 minutes.

Groningen Airport Eelde – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Groningen to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 143.277 miles
  • 230.582 kilometers
  • 124.504 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
  • 143.052 miles
  • 230.219 kilometers
  • 124.309 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 Groningen to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Groningen Airport Eelde to Sylt Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Groningen and Westerland?

There is no time difference between Groningen and Westerland.

Flight carbon footprint between Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Groningen to Westerland generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Groningen to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Groningen Airport Eelde
City: Groningen
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: GRQ
ICAO Code: EHGG
Coordinates: 53°7′10″N, 6°34′45″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