How far is Rochester, MN, from Watertown, SD?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 241 miles / 387 kilometers / 209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Rochester (RST) is 329 miles / 529 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 47 minutes.

Distance from Watertown to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 240.570 miles
• 387.159 kilometers
• 209.049 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

• 239.975 miles
• 386.203 kilometers
• 208.533 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Watertown and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Watertown and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Watertown to Rochester generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 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 Rochester

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

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	Rochester International Airport
City:	Rochester, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RST
ICAO Code:	KRST
Coordinates:	43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W