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How far is Vadsø from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Vadsø (Vadsø Airport) is 1240 miles / 1996 kilometers / 1078 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Vadsø (VDS) is 1653 miles / 2661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 58 minutes.

Sylt Airport – Vadsø Airport

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Distance from Westerland to Vadsø

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1240.125 miles
  • 1995.788 kilometers
  • 1077.639 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
  • 1236.789 miles
  • 1990.420 kilometers
  • 1074.741 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 Vadsø?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Vadsø Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Westerland and Vadsø?

There is no time difference between Westerland and Vadsø.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Vadsø Airport (VDS)

On average, flying from Westerland to Vadsø generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Vadsø

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Vadsø Airport (VDS).

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 Vadsø Airport
City: Vadsø
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: VDS
ICAO Code: ENVD
Coordinates: 70°3′55″N, 29°50′40″E