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

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 241 miles / 387 kilometers / 209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Watertown (ATY) is 328 miles / 528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 45 minutes.

Distance from Rochester to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 240.570 miles
• 387.159 kilometers
• 209.049 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

• 239.975 miles
• 386.203 kilometers
• 208.533 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 Rochester to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Watertown?

There is no time difference between Rochester and Watertown.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Rochester to Watertown generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin	Rochester International Airport
City:	Rochester, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RST
ICAO Code:	KRST
Coordinates:	43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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