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How far is San Jose, CA, from Watertown, SD?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1387 miles / 2232 kilometers / 1205 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to San Jose (SJC) is 1870 miles / 3010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 23 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – San Jose International Airport

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1387
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2232
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1205
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Distance from Watertown to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1386.614 miles
  • 2231.539 kilometers
  • 1204.935 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
  • 1383.808 miles
  • 2227.023 kilometers
  • 1202.496 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Watertown to San Jose generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 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 San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W