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How far is Kiev from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Kiev (Boryspil International Airport) is 995 miles / 1601 kilometers / 865 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Kiev (KBP) is 1168 miles / 1880 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 14 minutes.

Sylt Airport – Boryspil International Airport

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Distance from Westerland to Kiev

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 994.976 miles
  • 1601.258 kilometers
  • 864.610 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
  • 992.012 miles
  • 1596.488 kilometers
  • 862.035 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 Kiev?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Boryspil International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP)

On average, flying from Westerland to Kiev generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 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 Kiev

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP).

Airport information

Origin Sylt Airport
City: Westerland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: GWT
ICAO Code: EDXW
Coordinates: 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E
Destination Boryspil International Airport
City: Kiev
Country: Ukraine Flag of Ukraine
IATA Code: KBP
ICAO Code: UKBB
Coordinates: 50°20′42″N, 30°53′40″E