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How far is Westerland from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 608 miles / 978 kilometers / 528 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Geneva (GVA) to Westerland (GWT) is 804 miles / 1294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 40 minutes.

Geneva Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Geneva to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 607.541 miles
  • 977.743 kilometers
  • 527.939 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
  • 607.255 miles
  • 977.282 kilometers
  • 527.690 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 Geneva to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Sylt Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Geneva and Westerland?

There is no time difference between Geneva and Westerland.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Geneva to Westerland generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Geneva to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″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