How far is Watertown, SD, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 1149 miles / 1849 kilometers / 998 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Watertown (ATY) is 1483 miles / 2387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 11 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Watertown Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Watertown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Watertown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1149.034 miles
- 1849.191 kilometers
- 998.483 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- 1146.951 miles
- 1845.839 kilometers
- 996.673 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 Richmond to Watertown?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Watertown?
The time difference between Richmond and Watertown is 1 hour. Watertown is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)
On average, flying from Richmond to Watertown generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Watertown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | Watertown Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Watertown, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ATY |
| ICAO Code: | KATY |
| Coordinates: | 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W |