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How far is Watertown, SD, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 1387 miles / 2232 kilometers / 1205 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Watertown (ATY) is 1868 miles / 3007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 24 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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1387
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2232
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1205
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Distance from San Jose to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1386.614 miles
  • 2231.539 kilometers
  • 1204.935 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
  • 1383.808 miles
  • 2227.023 kilometers
  • 1202.496 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 San Jose to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from San Jose to Watertown generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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