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How far is Arcata, CA, from Watertown, SD?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1387 miles / 2232 kilometers / 1205 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Arcata (ACV) is 1963 miles / 3159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 15 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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1387
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2232
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1205
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Distance from Watertown to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1386.880 miles
  • 2231.967 kilometers
  • 1205.166 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
  • 1383.370 miles
  • 2226.318 kilometers
  • 1202.116 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 Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Watertown to Arcata generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 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 Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

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 Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W