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How far is Kuressaare from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Kuressaare (Kuressaare Airport) is 586 miles / 944 kilometers / 510 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Kuressaare (URE) is 1135 miles / 1826 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 48 minutes.

Sylt Airport – Kuressaare Airport

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Distance from Westerland to Kuressaare

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 586.397 miles
  • 943.714 kilometers
  • 509.565 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
  • 584.558 miles
  • 940.755 kilometers
  • 507.967 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 Kuressaare?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Kuressaare Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Kuressaare Airport (URE)

On average, flying from Westerland to Kuressaare generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 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 Kuressaare

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Kuressaare Airport (URE).

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 Kuressaare Airport
City: Kuressaare
Country: Estonia Flag of Estonia
IATA Code: URE
ICAO Code: EEKE
Coordinates: 58°13′47″N, 22°30′34″E