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How far is Watertown, SD, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 1327 miles / 2135 kilometers / 1153 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Watertown (ATY) is 1762 miles / 2835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 20 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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1327
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2135
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1153
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Distance from Sacramento to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1326.772 miles
  • 2135.233 kilometers
  • 1152.933 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
  • 1323.839 miles
  • 2130.512 kilometers
  • 1150.385 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 Sacramento to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Watertown generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Watertown

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′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