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How far is Modesto, CA, from Watertown, SD?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1331 miles / 2142 kilometers / 1157 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Modesto (MOD) is 1832 miles / 2948 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 38 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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1331
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1157
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Distance from Watertown to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1331.101 miles
  • 2142.200 kilometers
  • 1156.695 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
  • 1328.402 miles
  • 2137.856 kilometers
  • 1154.350 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Watertown to Modesto generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W