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How far is Watertown, SD, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 1405 miles / 2262 kilometers / 1221 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Watertown (ATY) is 1924 miles / 3097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 6 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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1221
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1405.327 miles
  • 2261.655 kilometers
  • 1221.196 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
  • 1403.063 miles
  • 2258.011 kilometers
  • 1219.228 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 San Luis Obispo to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Watertown generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Luis Obispo to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″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