How far is Westerland from Leipzig?
The distance between Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 290 miles / 467 kilometers / 252 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Leipzig (LEJ) to Westerland (GWT) is 383 miles / 616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 36 minutes.
Leipzig/Halle Airport – Sylt Airport
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Distance from Leipzig to Westerland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Leipzig to Westerland. 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 Leipzig to Westerland?
The estimated flight time from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Sylt Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Leipzig and Westerland?
Flight carbon footprint between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Sylt Airport (GWT)
On average, flying from Leipzig to Westerland 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 Leipzig to Westerland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Sylt Airport (GWT).
Airport information
| Origin | Leipzig/Halle Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Leipzig |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | LEJ |
| ICAO Code: | EDDP |
| Coordinates: | 51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″E |
| Destination | Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerland |
| Country: | Germany |
| IATA Code: | GWT |
| ICAO Code: | EDXW |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E |