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How far is Watertown, SD, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 1170 miles / 1883 kilometers / 1016 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Watertown (ATY) is 1434 miles / 2307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 17 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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1170
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1883
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1016
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Distance from Philadelphia to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1169.738 miles
  • 1882.511 kilometers
  • 1016.474 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
  • 1167.034 miles
  • 1878.159 kilometers
  • 1014.124 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 Philadelphia to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Watertown generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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