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How far is Watertown, SD, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 193 miles / 311 kilometers / 168 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Watertown (ATY) is 211 miles / 339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 45 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 193.020 miles
  • 310.636 kilometers
  • 167.730 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
  • 192.483 miles
  • 309.771 kilometers
  • 167.263 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 Minneapolis to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Watertown?

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Watertown.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Watertown generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 118 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Watertown (ATY)

Great Lakes Airlines