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How far is Westerland from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 3134 miles / 5044 kilometers / 2723 nautical miles.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Halifax to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3134.091 miles
  • 5043.831 kilometers
  • 2723.451 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
  • 3124.937 miles
  • 5029.099 kilometers
  • 2715.496 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 Halifax to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Sylt Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Halifax 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 Halifax to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W
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