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How far is Kiel from Westerland?

The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 81 miles / 131 kilometers / 71 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Kiel (KEL) is 109 miles / 175 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 27 minutes.

Sylt Airport – Kiel Airport

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Distance from Westerland to Kiel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 81.263 miles
  • 130.781 kilometers
  • 70.616 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
  • 81.029 miles
  • 130.404 kilometers
  • 70.413 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 Kiel?

The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Kiel Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Westerland and Kiel?

There is no time difference between Westerland and Kiel.

Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Kiel Airport (KEL)

On average, flying from Westerland to Kiel generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 81 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 Kiel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Kiel Airport (KEL).

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 Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E