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How far is Westerland from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 6198 miles / 9975 kilometers / 5386 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6198.286 miles
  • 9975.174 kilometers
  • 5386.163 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
  • 6196.831 miles
  • 9972.833 kilometers
  • 5384.899 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 Kuala Lumpur to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sylt Airport is 12 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Westerland generates about 744 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 744 kilograms equals 1 639 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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