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How far is Zurich from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 515 miles / 829 kilometers / 448 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Zurich (ZRH) is 673 miles / 1083 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 53 minutes.

Sylt Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Westerland to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 514.983 miles
  • 828.785 kilometers
  • 447.508 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
  • 514.721 miles
  • 828.363 kilometers
  • 447.280 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Westerland and Zurich?

There is no time difference between Westerland and Zurich.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Westerland to Zurich generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 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 Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

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 Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E