How far is Westerland from Rostock?
The distance between Rostock (Rostock–Laage Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 173 miles / 279 kilometers / 150 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rostock (RLG) to Westerland (GWT) is 234 miles / 377 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 27 minutes.
Rostock–Laage Airport – Sylt Airport
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Distance from Rostock to Westerland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rostock to Westerland. 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 Rostock to Westerland?
The estimated flight time from Rostock–Laage Airport to Sylt Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rostock and Westerland?
Flight carbon footprint between Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG) and Sylt Airport (GWT)
On average, flying from Rostock to Westerland 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 Rostock to Westerland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG) and Sylt Airport (GWT).
Airport information
| Origin | Rostock–Laage Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rostock |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | RLG |
| ICAO Code: | ETNL |
| Coordinates: | 53°55′5″N, 12°16′41″E |
| Destination | Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerland |
| Country: | Germany |
| IATA Code: | GWT |
| ICAO Code: | EDXW |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E |