How far is Ålesund from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Ålesund (Ålesund Airport, Vigra) is 535 miles / 862 kilometers / 465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Ålesund (AES) is 799 miles / 1286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 58 minutes.

Distance from Westerland to Ålesund

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 535.357 miles
• 861.574 kilometers
• 465.213 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

• 534.400 miles
• 860.034 kilometers
• 464.381 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 Westerland to Ålesund?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Ålesund Airport, Vigra is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Westerland and Ålesund?

There is no time difference between Westerland and Ålesund.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Ålesund Airport, Vigra (AES)

On average, flying from Westerland to Ålesund generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 229 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Westerland to Ålesund

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Ålesund Airport, Vigra (AES).

Airport information

Origin	Sylt Airport
City:	Westerland
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	GWT
ICAO Code:	EDXW
Coordinates:	54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E

Destination	Ålesund Airport, Vigra
City:	Ålesund
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	AES
ICAO Code:	ENAL
Coordinates:	62°33′45″N, 6°7′10″E