How far is Watertown, SD, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 2350 miles / 3782 kilometers / 2042 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Watertown (ATY) is 2994 miles / 4818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 12 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Watertown Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Watertown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Watertown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2349.788 miles
- 3781.617 kilometers
- 2041.910 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- 2343.815 miles
- 3772.004 kilometers
- 2036.719 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 Fairbanks to Watertown?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Watertown?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Watertown generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Watertown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Watertown Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Watertown, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ATY |
| ICAO Code: | KATY |
| Coordinates: | 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W |