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How far is Westerland from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 3151 miles / 5071 kilometers / 2738 nautical miles.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3151.200 miles
  • 5071.365 kilometers
  • 2738.318 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
  • 3149.011 miles
  • 5067.842 kilometers
  • 2736.416 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 Abu Dhabi to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sylt Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Westerland generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 777 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Abu Dhabi to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″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