How far is Westerland from Palanga?
The distance between Palanga (Palanga International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 506 miles / 815 kilometers / 440 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palanga (PLQ) to Westerland (GWT) is 796 miles / 1281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 39 minutes.
Palanga International Airport – Sylt Airport
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Distance from Palanga to Westerland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palanga to Westerland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 506.108 miles
- 814.503 kilometers
- 439.796 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- 504.417 miles
- 811.780 kilometers
- 438.326 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 Palanga to Westerland?
The estimated flight time from Palanga International Airport to Sylt Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palanga and Westerland?
The time difference between Palanga and Westerland is 1 hour. Westerland is 1 hour behind Palanga.
Flight carbon footprint between Palanga International Airport (PLQ) and Sylt Airport (GWT)
On average, flying from Palanga to Westerland generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Palanga to Westerland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palanga International Airport (PLQ) and Sylt Airport (GWT).
Airport information
| Origin | Palanga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palanga |
| Country: | Lithuania  |
| IATA Code: | PLQ |
| ICAO Code: | EYPA |
| Coordinates: | 55°58′23″N, 21°5′38″E |
| Destination | Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerland |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | GWT |
| ICAO Code: | EDXW |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E |