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

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2229 miles / 3588 kilometers / 1937 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Cordova (CDV) is 3139 miles / 5052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 52 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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2229
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3588
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1937
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Distance from Watertown to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2229.200 miles
  • 3587.550 kilometers
  • 1937.122 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
  • 2223.338 miles
  • 3578.116 kilometers
  • 1932.028 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 Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Watertown to Cordova generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 537 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 Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

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 Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
City: Cordova, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDV
ICAO Code: PACV
Coordinates: 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″W