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How far is Westerland from Funchal?

The distance between Funchal (Madeira Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 1960 miles / 3155 kilometers / 1703 nautical miles.

Madeira Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Funchal to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1960.123 miles
  • 3154.512 kilometers
  • 1703.300 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
  • 1959.016 miles
  • 3152.731 kilometers
  • 1702.338 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 Funchal to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Madeira Airport to Sylt Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Madeira Airport (FNC) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Funchal to Westerland generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Funchal to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Madeira Airport (FNC) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Madeira Airport
City: Funchal
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: FNC
ICAO Code: LPMA
Coordinates: 32°41′52″N, 16°46′28″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