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How far is Leknes from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Leknes (Leknes Airport) is 932 miles / 1500 kilometers / 810 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Leknes (LKN) is 1455 miles / 2342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 56 minutes.

Sylt Airport – Leknes Airport

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Distance from Westerland to Leknes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 932.299 miles
  • 1500.390 kilometers
  • 810.146 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
  • 930.243 miles
  • 1497.081 kilometers
  • 808.359 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 Leknes?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Leknes Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Westerland and Leknes?

There is no time difference between Westerland and Leknes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Leknes Airport (LKN)

On average, flying from Westerland to Leknes generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 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 Leknes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Leknes Airport (LKN).

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 Leknes Airport
City: Leknes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: LKN
ICAO Code: ENLK
Coordinates: 68°9′8″N, 13°36′33″E