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How far is Watertown, SD, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers / 2030 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Watertown Regional Airport

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2336
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3759
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2030
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Distance from Thule to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2335.581 miles
  • 3758.753 kilometers
  • 2029.564 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
  • 2330.632 miles
  • 3750.789 kilometers
  • 2025.264 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 Thule to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Watertown Regional Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Thule to Watertown generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Thule Air Base
City: Thule
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: THU
ICAO Code: BGTL
Coordinates: 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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