How far is Chania from Westerland?
The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 1537 miles / 2473 kilometers / 1335 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Chania (CHQ) is 1975 miles / 3178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 35 minutes.
Sylt Airport – Chania International Airport
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Distance from Westerland to Chania
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Westerland to Chania. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1536.743 miles
- 2473.148 kilometers
- 1335.393 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- 1536.334 miles
- 2472.490 kilometers
- 1335.038 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 Chania?
The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Chania International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Westerland and Chania?
The time difference between Westerland and Chania is 1 hour. Chania is 1 hour ahead of Westerland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)
On average, flying from Westerland to Chania generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Chania
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Chania International Airport (CHQ).
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 | Chania International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chania |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | CHQ |
| ICAO Code: | LGSA |
| Coordinates: | 35°31′54″N, 24°8′58″E |