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How far is Rostov-on-Don from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Rostov-on-Don (Platov International Airport) is 1449 miles / 2332 kilometers / 1259 nautical miles.

Sylt Airport – Platov International Airport

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Distance from Westerland to Rostov-on-Don

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Westerland to Rostov-on-Don. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1449.328 miles
  • 2332.468 kilometers
  • 1259.432 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
  • 1445.251 miles
  • 2325.905 kilometers
  • 1255.888 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 Rostov-on-Don?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Platov International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Platov International Airport (ROV)

On average, flying from Westerland to Rostov-on-Don generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Westerland to Rostov-on-Don

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

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 Platov International Airport
City: Rostov-on-Don
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: ROV
ICAO Code: URRP
Coordinates: 47°29′37″N, 39°55′28″E