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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 2937 miles / 4727 kilometers / 2552 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Watertown (ATY) is 3826 miles / 6158 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 23 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Watertown Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2937.238 miles
  • 4727.027 kilometers
  • 2552.390 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
  • 2929.020 miles
  • 4713.801 kilometers
  • 2545.249 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 Wales to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Watertown Regional Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Wales to Watertown generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 720 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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