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How far is Watertown, SD, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 803 miles / 1292 kilometers / 697 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Watertown (ATY) is 1036 miles / 1668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 39 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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803
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1292
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697
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Distance from Columbus to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 802.606 miles
  • 1291.669 kilometers
  • 697.445 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
  • 801.012 miles
  • 1289.103 kilometers
  • 696.060 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 Columbus to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Columbus to Watertown generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W
Destination 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