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

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

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Watertown (ATY) is 3183 miles / 5122 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 25 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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2572
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4139
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2235
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Distance from McGrath to Watertown

There are several ways to calculate the distance from McGrath to Watertown. 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 McGrath to Watertown?

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

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

On average, flying from McGrath to Watertown 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 McGrath to Watertown

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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