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

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2572 miles / 4139 kilometers / 2235 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to McGrath (MCG) is 3186 miles / 5128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 19 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – McGrath Airport

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2572
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4139
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2235
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Distance from Watertown to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2572.111 miles
  • 4139.411 kilometers
  • 2235.103 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
  • 2565.131 miles
  • 4128.178 kilometers
  • 2229.038 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Watertown to McGrath generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 625 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 McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W