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How far is Westerland from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 5323 miles / 8566 kilometers / 4625 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5322.530 miles
  • 8565.782 kilometers
  • 4625.152 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
  • 5310.620 miles
  • 8546.614 kilometers
  • 4614.802 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 Shanghai to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sylt Airport is 10 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Westerland generates about 626 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 626 kilograms equals 1 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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