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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Watertown, SD?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers / 519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 739 miles / 1190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 20 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Watertown to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 596.853 miles
  • 960.542 kilometers
  • 518.651 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
  • 595.342 miles
  • 958.109 kilometers
  • 517.338 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Watertown to Grand Rapids generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 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 Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W