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How far is Watertown, NY, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Watertown (Watertown International Airport) is 1341 miles / 2158 kilometers / 1165 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Watertown (ART) is 1512 miles / 2434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 0 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Watertown International Airport

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1341
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2158
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1165
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Distance from Rapid City to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1340.869 miles
  • 2157.919 kilometers
  • 1165.183 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
  • 1337.204 miles
  • 2152.021 kilometers
  • 1161.998 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 Rapid City to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Watertown International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Watertown International Airport (ART)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Watertown generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rapid City to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Watertown International Airport (ART).

Airport information

Origin Rapid City Regional Airport
City: Rapid City, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RAP
ICAO Code: KRAP
Coordinates: 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W
Destination Watertown International Airport
City: Watertown, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ART
ICAO Code: KART
Coordinates: 43°59′30″N, 76°1′18″W