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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Watertown, SD?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 573 miles / 923 kilometers / 498 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 807 miles / 1299 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 46 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Watertown to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 573.337 miles
  • 922.697 kilometers
  • 498.217 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
  • 573.000 miles
  • 922.153 kilometers
  • 497.923 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Watertown to Colorado Springs generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 241 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 Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W