How far is Westerland from Gran Canaria?
The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 2209 miles / 3556 kilometers / 1920 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gran Canaria (LPA) to Westerland (GWT) is 2635 miles / 4240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 28 minutes.
Gran Canaria Airport – Sylt Airport
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Distance from Gran Canaria to Westerland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gran Canaria to Westerland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2209.430 miles
- 3555.733 kilometers
- 1919.942 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- 2209.652 miles
- 3556.090 kilometers
- 1920.135 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 Gran Canaria to Westerland?
The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Sylt Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gran Canaria and Westerland?
Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Sylt Airport (GWT)
On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Westerland generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gran Canaria to Westerland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Sylt Airport (GWT).
Airport information
| Origin | Gran Canaria Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gran Canaria |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | LPA |
| ICAO Code: | GCLP |
| Coordinates: | 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″W |
| Destination | Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerland |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | GWT |
| ICAO Code: | EDXW |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E |