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How far is Watertown, SD, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 949 miles / 1527 kilometers / 825 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Watertown (ATY) is 1127 miles / 1813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 13 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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949
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1527
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825
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Distance from Jackson to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 949.036 miles
  • 1527.326 kilometers
  • 824.690 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
  • 950.003 miles
  • 1528.881 kilometers
  • 825.530 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 Jackson to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jackson and Watertown?

There is no time difference between Jackson and Watertown.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Jackson to Watertown generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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