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How far is Westerland from Ouagadougou?

The distance between Ouagadougou (Ouagadougou Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 2982 miles / 4799 kilometers / 2591 nautical miles.

Ouagadougou Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Ouagadougou to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2982.219 miles
  • 4799.416 kilometers
  • 2591.477 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
  • 2988.773 miles
  • 4809.964 kilometers
  • 2597.173 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 Ouagadougou to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Ouagadougou Airport to Sylt Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Ouagadougou to Westerland generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 732 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ouagadougou to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Ouagadougou Airport
City: Ouagadougou
Country: Burkina Faso Flag of Burkina Faso
IATA Code: OUA
ICAO Code: DFFD
Coordinates: 12°21′11″N, 1°30′44″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