How far is Watertown, SD, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 976 miles / 1571 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Watertown (ATY) is 1172 miles / 1886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 39 minutes.

Distance from Rochester to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 976.165 miles
• 1570.986 kilometers
• 848.265 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

• 973.552 miles
• 1566.781 kilometers
• 845.994 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 Rochester to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Watertown?

The time difference between Rochester and Watertown is 1 hour. Watertown is 1 hour behind Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Rochester to Watertown generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin	Greater Rochester International Airport
City:	Rochester, NY
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ROC
ICAO Code:	KROC
Coordinates:	43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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