How far is Westerland from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 4026 miles / 6479 kilometers / 3498 nautical miles.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Sylt Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Westerland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Westerland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4025.819 miles
- 6478.927 kilometers
- 3498.341 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- 4014.312 miles
- 6460.410 kilometers
- 3488.342 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 Grand Rapids to Westerland?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sylt Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Westerland?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sylt Airport (GWT)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Westerland generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 013 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Westerland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sylt Airport (GWT).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |
| Destination | Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerland |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | GWT |
| ICAO Code: | EDXW |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E |