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How far is Poitiers from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 674 miles / 1084 kilometers / 585 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Poitiers (PIS) is 913 miles / 1469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 32 minutes.

Sylt Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport

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Distance from Westerland to Poitiers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 673.777 miles
  • 1084.338 kilometers
  • 585.496 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
  • 672.997 miles
  • 1083.084 kilometers
  • 584.818 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 Poitiers?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Westerland and Poitiers?

There is no time difference between Westerland and Poitiers.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)

On average, flying from Westerland to Poitiers generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 268 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 Poitiers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).

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 Poitiers–Biard Airport
City: Poitiers
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: PIS
ICAO Code: LFBI
Coordinates: 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E