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How far is Westerland from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 3714 miles / 5976 kilometers / 3227 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from New York to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3713.519 miles
  • 5976.330 kilometers
  • 3226.960 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
  • 3703.440 miles
  • 5960.109 kilometers
  • 3218.202 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 New York to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Sylt Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from New York to Westerland generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 928 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
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