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

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

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Watertown (ATY) is 2449 miles / 3942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 6 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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1870
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3009
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1625
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Distance from Skagway to Watertown

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

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

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

On average, flying from Skagway to Watertown 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 Skagway to Watertown

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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