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How far is Kursk from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Kursk (Kursk Vostochny Airport) is 1169 miles / 1882 kilometers / 1016 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Kursk (URS) is 1484 miles / 2389 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 8 minutes.

Sylt Airport – Kursk Vostochny Airport

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1016
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Distance from Westerland to Kursk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1169.500 miles
  • 1882.127 kilometers
  • 1016.267 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
  • 1165.774 miles
  • 1876.131 kilometers
  • 1013.030 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 Kursk?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Kursk Vostochny Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS)

On average, flying from Westerland to Kursk generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Kursk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS).

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 Kursk Vostochny Airport
City: Kursk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: URS
ICAO Code: UUOK
Coordinates: 51°45′2″N, 36°17′44″E