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

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3026 miles / 4870 kilometers / 2630 nautical miles.

Watertown Regional Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Watertown to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3025.990 miles
  • 4869.860 kilometers
  • 2629.514 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
  • 3017.175 miles
  • 4855.673 kilometers
  • 2621.854 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 Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Watertown to Akutan generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 744 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Watertown to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

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 Akutan Seaplane Base
City: Akutan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KQA
ICAO Code: KQA
Coordinates: 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W