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How far is Watertown, SD, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 769 miles / 1238 kilometers / 668 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Watertown (ATY) is 1052 miles / 1693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 49 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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Distance from Durango to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 769.262 miles
  • 1238.007 kilometers
  • 668.470 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
  • 768.722 miles
  • 1237.137 kilometers
  • 668.001 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 Durango to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Durango to Watertown generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″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