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How far is Westerland from Ras Al Khaimah?

The distance between Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 3133 miles / 5043 kilometers / 2723 nautical miles.

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport – Sylt Airport

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5043
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2723
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Distance from Ras Al Khaimah to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3133.376 miles
  • 5042.680 kilometers
  • 2722.830 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
  • 3130.659 miles
  • 5038.307 kilometers
  • 2720.468 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 Ras Al Khaimah to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Sylt Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Ras Al Khaimah to Westerland generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 772 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ras Al Khaimah to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″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