Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Bethel, AK, from Watertown, SD?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2784 miles / 4480 kilometers / 2419 nautical miles.

Watertown Regional Airport – Bethel Airport

Distance arrow
2784
Miles
Distance arrow
4480
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2419
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Watertown to Bethel

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Watertown to Bethel. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2783.987 miles
  • 4480.393 kilometers
  • 2419.219 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
  • 2776.114 miles
  • 4467.722 kilometers
  • 2412.377 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 Watertown to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Bethel Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Watertown to Bethel generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 680 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Watertown to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin Watertown Regional Airport
City: Watertown, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATY
ICAO Code: KATY
Coordinates: 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W