How far is Lugano from Westerland?
The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 616 miles / 992 kilometers / 536 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Lugano (LUG) is 789 miles / 1270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 42 minutes.
Sylt Airport – Lugano Airport
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Distance from Westerland to Lugano
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Westerland to Lugano. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 616.289 miles
- 991.821 kilometers
- 535.541 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- 616.051 miles
- 991.439 kilometers
- 535.334 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 Lugano?
The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Lugano Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Westerland and Lugano?
Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Lugano Airport (LUG)
On average, flying from Westerland to Lugano generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 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 Lugano
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Lugano Airport (LUG).
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 | Lugano Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lugano |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | LUG |
| ICAO Code: | LSZA |
| Coordinates: | 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E |