How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Watertown, SD?
The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2350 miles / 3782 kilometers / 2042 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2998 miles / 4825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 4 minutes.
Watertown Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Watertown to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Watertown to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2349.788 miles
- 3781.617 kilometers
- 2041.910 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- 2343.815 miles
- 3772.004 kilometers
- 2036.719 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Watertown and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Watertown to Fairbanks generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 568 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Watertown Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Watertown, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATY |
| ICAO Code: | KATY |
| Coordinates: | 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |