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

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 1331 miles / 2142 kilometers / 1157 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Watertown (ATY) is 1829 miles / 2944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 37 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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1331
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2142
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1157
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Distance from Modesto to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1331.101 miles
  • 2142.200 kilometers
  • 1156.695 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
  • 1328.402 miles
  • 2137.856 kilometers
  • 1154.350 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 Modesto to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Modesto to Watertown 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 Modesto to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″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