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

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1317 miles / 2120 kilometers / 1145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1754 miles / 2822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 14 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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1317
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2120
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1145
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Distance from Watertown to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1317.069 miles
  • 2119.618 kilometers
  • 1144.502 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
  • 1314.196 miles
  • 2114.994 kilometers
  • 1142.005 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Watertown to Sacramento generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Sacramento

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W