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

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1834 miles / 2951 kilometers / 1594 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Sitka (SIT) is 2628 miles / 4230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 26 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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Distance from Watertown to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1833.833 miles
  • 2951.268 kilometers
  • 1593.557 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
  • 1829.131 miles
  • 2943.701 kilometers
  • 1589.471 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 Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Watertown to Sitka generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 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 Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

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 Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
City: Sitka, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SIT
ICAO Code: PASI
Coordinates: 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W