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How far is Westerland from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 338 miles / 544 kilometers / 294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Westerland (GWT) is 456 miles / 734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 0 minutes.

Frankfurt Airport – Sylt Airport

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338
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Distance from Frankfurt to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 338.000 miles
  • 543.958 kilometers
  • 293.714 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
  • 337.753 miles
  • 543.561 kilometers
  • 293.499 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 Frankfurt to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Sylt Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Westerland?

There is no time difference between Frankfurt and Westerland.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Westerland generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Frankfurt to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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

Airlines flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Westerland (GWT)

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