How far is Des Moines, IA, from Watertown, SD?
The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 292 miles / 471 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Des Moines (DSM) is 389 miles / 626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 50 minutes.
Watertown Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Watertown to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Watertown to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 292.361 miles
- 470.510 kilometers
- 254.055 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- 292.241 miles
- 470.316 kilometers
- 253.950 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Watertown and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Watertown and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Watertown to Des Moines generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |