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How far is Westerland from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 4731 miles / 7614 kilometers / 4111 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4731.318 miles
  • 7614.318 kilometers
  • 4111.403 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
  • 4716.511 miles
  • 7590.489 kilometers
  • 4098.536 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 Vancouver to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Sylt Airport is 9 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Westerland generates about 549 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 549 kilograms equals 1 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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