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How far is Watertown, SD, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 1140 miles / 1835 kilometers / 991 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Watertown (ATY) is 1461 miles / 2351 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 45 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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1140
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1835
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991
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Distance from Columbia to Watertown

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Watertown. 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 Columbia to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Columbia to Watertown 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 Columbia to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W
Destination 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