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

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1327 miles / 2135 kilometers / 1153 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1763 miles / 2837 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 18 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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1327
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2135
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1153
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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)
  • 1326.772 miles
  • 2135.233 kilometers
  • 1152.933 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
  • 1323.839 miles
  • 2130.512 kilometers
  • 1150.385 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 International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Watertown to Sacramento generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 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 International Airport (SMF).

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 International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W