How far is Westerland from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 2058 miles / 3312 kilometers / 1788 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Sylt Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Westerland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Westerland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2058.143 miles
- 3312.260 kilometers
- 1788.478 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- 2051.170 miles
- 3301.037 kilometers
- 1782.418 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 Kangerlussuaq to Westerland?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Sylt Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Westerland?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Sylt Airport (GWT)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Westerland generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Westerland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Sylt Airport (GWT).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerland |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | GWT |
| ICAO Code: | EDXW |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E |