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How far is Westerland from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 2271 miles / 3655 kilometers / 1973 nautical miles.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Westerland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Westerland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2271.061 miles
  • 3654.919 kilometers
  • 1973.498 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
  • 2270.944 miles
  • 3654.729 kilometers
  • 1973.396 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 Sharm el-Sheikh to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Sylt Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Westerland generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sharm el-Sheikh to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
City: Sharm el-Sheikh
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: SSH
ICAO Code: HESH
Coordinates: 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″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