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How far is Plovdiv from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Plovdiv (Plovdiv Airport) is 1161 miles / 1869 kilometers / 1009 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Plovdiv (PDV) is 1445 miles / 2326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 10 minutes.

Sylt Airport – Plovdiv Airport

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Distance from Westerland to Plovdiv

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1161.412 miles
  • 1869.112 kilometers
  • 1009.240 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
  • 1159.950 miles
  • 1866.758 kilometers
  • 1007.969 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 Plovdiv?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Plovdiv Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Plovdiv Airport (PDV)

On average, flying from Westerland to Plovdiv generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Plovdiv

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Plovdiv Airport (PDV).

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 Plovdiv Airport
City: Plovdiv
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: PDV
ICAO Code: LBPD
Coordinates: 42°4′4″N, 24°51′2″E