How far is Westerland from Ponta Delgada?
The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 1983 miles / 3191 kilometers / 1723 nautical miles.
João Paulo II Airport – Sylt Airport
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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Westerland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ponta Delgada to Westerland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1983.102 miles
- 3191.494 kilometers
- 1723.269 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- 1979.728 miles
- 3186.063 kilometers
- 1720.337 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 Ponta Delgada to Westerland?
The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Sylt Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Westerland?
Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Sylt Airport (GWT)
On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Westerland generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Westerland
See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Sylt Airport (GWT).
Airport information
| Origin | João Paulo II Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ponta Delgada |
| Country: | Portugal  |
| IATA Code: | PDL |
| ICAO Code: | LPPD |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W |
| Destination | Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerland |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | GWT |
| ICAO Code: | EDXW |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E |