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How far is Westerland from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 5998 miles / 9653 kilometers / 5212 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Penang to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5998.013 miles
  • 9652.866 kilometers
  • 5212.131 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
  • 5995.796 miles
  • 9649.298 kilometers
  • 5210.204 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 Penang to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Sylt Airport is 11 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Penang to Westerland generates about 716 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 716 kilograms equals 1 579 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″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