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

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1870 miles / 3009 kilometers / 1625 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Skagway (SGY) is 2453 miles / 3947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 57 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Skagway Airport

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1870
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3009
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1625
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Distance from Watertown to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1869.837 miles
  • 3009.212 kilometers
  • 1624.844 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
  • 1865.253 miles
  • 3001.834 kilometers
  • 1620.860 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 Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Watertown to Skagway generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 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 Skagway

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

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 Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W