How far is Leipzig from Westerland?
The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) is 290 miles / 467 kilometers / 252 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Leipzig (LEJ) is 383 miles / 617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 34 minutes.
Sylt Airport – Leipzig/Halle Airport
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Distance from Westerland to Leipzig
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Westerland to Leipzig. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 290.095 miles
- 466.862 kilometers
- 252.086 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- 289.631 miles
- 466.116 kilometers
- 251.683 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 Leipzig?
The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Westerland and Leipzig?
Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
On average, flying from Westerland to Leipzig generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 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 Leipzig
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerland |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | GWT |
| ICAO Code: | EDXW |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E |
| Destination | Leipzig/Halle Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Leipzig |
| Country: | Germany |
| IATA Code: | LEJ |
| ICAO Code: | EDDP |
| Coordinates: | 51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″E |