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How far is Westerland from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 4154 miles / 6684 kilometers / 3609 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4153.522 miles
  • 6684.446 kilometers
  • 3609.312 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
  • 4141.833 miles
  • 6665.634 kilometers
  • 3599.154 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 Chicago to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sylt Airport is 8 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Chicago to Westerland generates about 476 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 476 kilograms equals 1 048 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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