How far is Columbia, SC, from Watertown, SD?
The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1140 miles / 1835 kilometers / 991 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Columbia (CAE) is 1466 miles / 2359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 43 minutes.
Watertown Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Watertown to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Watertown to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1140.406 miles
- 1835.305 kilometers
- 990.985 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- 1139.612 miles
- 1834.027 kilometers
- 990.296 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 Watertown to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Watertown and Columbia?
The time difference between Watertown and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Watertown.
Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Watertown to Columbia generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Watertown to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Watertown Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Watertown, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATY |
| ICAO Code: | KATY |
| Coordinates: | 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |