How far is Watertown, SD, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 507 miles / 816 kilometers / 441 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Watertown (ATY) is 662 miles / 1065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 54 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Watertown Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Watertown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Watertown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 507.085 miles
- 816.074 kilometers
- 440.645 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- 506.003 miles
- 814.333 kilometers
- 439.705 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 Chicago to Watertown?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Watertown?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)
On average, flying from Chicago to Watertown generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Watertown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |