How far is Westerland from Cologne?
The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 284 miles / 458 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cologne (CGN) to Westerland (GWT) is 406 miles / 653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 56 minutes.
Cologne Bonn Airport – Sylt Airport
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Distance from Cologne to Westerland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cologne to Westerland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 284.302 miles
- 457.540 kilometers
- 247.052 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- 284.053 miles
- 457.139 kilometers
- 246.835 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 Cologne to Westerland?
The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sylt Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cologne and Westerland?
Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Sylt Airport (GWT)
On average, flying from Cologne to Westerland generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cologne to Westerland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Sylt Airport (GWT).
Airport information
| Origin | Cologne Bonn Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cologne |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | CGN |
| ICAO Code: | EDDK |
| Coordinates: | 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E |
| Destination | Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerland |
| Country: | Germany |
| IATA Code: | GWT |
| ICAO Code: | EDXW |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E |