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How far is Dresden from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 346 miles / 556 kilometers / 300 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Dresden (DRS) is 431 miles / 694 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 44 minutes.

Sylt Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Westerland to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 345.534 miles
  • 556.083 kilometers
  • 300.261 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
  • 344.891 miles
  • 555.048 kilometers
  • 299.702 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 Westerland to Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Dresden Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Westerland and Dresden?

There is no time difference between Westerland and Dresden.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Westerland to Dresden generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Westerland to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

Airport information

Origin Sylt Airport
City: Westerland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: GWT
ICAO Code: EDXW
Coordinates: 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E
Destination Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E