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

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2937 miles / 4727 kilometers / 2552 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Wales (WAA) is 3830 miles / 6164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 15 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Watertown to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2937.238 miles
  • 4727.027 kilometers
  • 2552.390 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
  • 2929.020 miles
  • 4713.801 kilometers
  • 2545.249 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Watertown to Wales generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 720 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 Wales

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

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 Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W