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How far is Watertown, SD, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 553 miles / 890 kilometers / 481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Watertown (ATY) is 608 miles / 978 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 58 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 553.245 miles
  • 890.361 kilometers
  • 480.756 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
  • 553.811 miles
  • 891.273 kilometers
  • 481.249 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 Joplin to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Joplin and Watertown?

There is no time difference between Joplin and Watertown.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Joplin to Watertown generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Joplin to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Joplin Regional Airport
City: Joplin, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JLN
ICAO Code: KJLN
Coordinates: 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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