How far is Rostock from Westerland?
The distance between Westerland (Sylt Airport) and Rostock (Rostock–Laage Airport) is 173 miles / 279 kilometers / 150 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Westerland (GWT) to Rostock (RLG) is 235 miles / 379 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 29 minutes.
Sylt Airport – Rostock–Laage Airport
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Distance from Westerland to Rostock
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Westerland to Rostock. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 173.087 miles
- 278.557 kilometers
- 150.409 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- 172.573 miles
- 277.729 kilometers
- 149.962 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 Rostock?
The estimated flight time from Sylt Airport to Rostock–Laage Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Westerland and Rostock?
Flight carbon footprint between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG)
On average, flying from Westerland to Rostock generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 111 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 Rostock
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sylt Airport (GWT) and Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG).
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 | Rostock–Laage Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rostock |
| Country: | Germany |
| IATA Code: | RLG |
| ICAO Code: | ETNL |
| Coordinates: | 53°55′5″N, 12°16′41″E |