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How far is Varkaus from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Varkaus (Varkaus Airport) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Varkaus (VRK) is 1358 miles / 2186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 40 minutes.

Sylt Airport – Varkaus Airport

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Distance from Westerland to Varkaus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 861.496 miles
  • 1386.443 kilometers
  • 748.620 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
  • 858.977 miles
  • 1382.390 kilometers
  • 746.431 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 Varkaus?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Varkaus Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Varkaus Airport (VRK)

On average, flying from Westerland to Varkaus generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Varkaus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Varkaus Airport (VRK).

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 Varkaus Airport
City: Varkaus
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: VRK
ICAO Code: EFVR
Coordinates: 62°10′15″N, 27°52′6″E