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How far is Westerland from Kraków?

The distance between Kraków (Kraków John Paul II International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 586 miles / 944 kilometers / 509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kraków (KRK) to Westerland (GWT) is 713 miles / 1147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 2 minutes.

Kraków John Paul II International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Kraków to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 586.273 miles
  • 943.515 kilometers
  • 509.457 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
  • 584.859 miles
  • 941.240 kilometers
  • 508.229 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 Kraków to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Kraków John Paul II International Airport to Sylt Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kraków and Westerland?

There is no time difference between Kraków and Westerland.

Flight carbon footprint between Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Kraków to Westerland 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 Kraków to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Kraków John Paul II International Airport
City: Kraków
Country: Poland Flag of Poland
IATA Code: KRK
ICAO Code: EPKK
Coordinates: 50°4′39″N, 19°47′5″E
Destination Sylt Airport
City: Westerland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: GWT
ICAO Code: EDXW
Coordinates: 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E