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How far is Elko, NV, from Watertown, SD?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 985 miles / 1585 kilometers / 856 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Elko (EKO) is 1338 miles / 2154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 59 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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Distance from Watertown to Elko

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 984.945 miles
  • 1585.115 kilometers
  • 855.893 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
  • 982.612 miles
  • 1581.361 kilometers
  • 853.867 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Watertown to Elko generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Watertown to Elko

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

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 Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W