How far is Watertown, SD, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 292 miles / 471 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Watertown (ATY) is 390 miles / 627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 48 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Watertown Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Watertown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Watertown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 292.361 miles
- 470.510 kilometers
- 254.055 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- 292.241 miles
- 470.316 kilometers
- 253.950 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 Des Moines to Watertown?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Watertown?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Watertown.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Watertown generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Watertown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Watertown Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Watertown, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ATY |
| ICAO Code: | KATY |
| Coordinates: | 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W |