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

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2545 miles / 4096 kilometers / 2212 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Hughes (HUS) is 3332 miles / 5363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 9 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2545
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2212
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Distance from Watertown to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2545.030 miles
  • 4095.829 kilometers
  • 2211.571 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
  • 2538.366 miles
  • 4085.104 kilometers
  • 2205.780 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 Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Watertown to Hughes generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 618 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 Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

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 Hughes Airport (Alaska)
City: Hughes, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HUS
ICAO Code: PAHU
Coordinates: 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W