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How far is Westerland from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 3809 miles / 6130 kilometers / 3310 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3808.745 miles
  • 6129.581 kilometers
  • 3309.709 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
  • 3798.596 miles
  • 6113.247 kilometers
  • 3300.889 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 Philadelphia to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Sylt Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Westerland generates about 433 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 433 kilograms equals 954 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Westerland

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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