How far is Columbus, OH, from Watertown, SD?
The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 803 miles / 1292 kilometers / 697 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Columbus (CMH) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 33 minutes.
Watertown Regional Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Watertown to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Watertown to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 802.606 miles
- 1291.669 kilometers
- 697.445 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- 801.012 miles
- 1289.103 kilometers
- 696.060 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 Watertown to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Watertown and Columbus?
The time difference between Watertown and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Watertown.
Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Watertown to Columbus generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Watertown to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Airport information
| Origin | Watertown Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Watertown, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATY |
| ICAO Code: | KATY |
| Coordinates: | 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W |
| Destination | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |