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How far is Thunder Bay from Watertown, SD?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 442 miles / 712 kilometers / 384 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 528 miles / 850 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 48 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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442
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384
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Distance from Watertown to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 442.191 miles
  • 711.638 kilometers
  • 384.254 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
  • 441.324 miles
  • 710.242 kilometers
  • 383.500 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Watertown to Thunder Bay generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W