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How far is Watertown, SD, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 518 miles / 834 kilometers / 450 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Watertown (ATY) is 702 miles / 1129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 48 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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518
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Distance from Springfield to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 518.098 miles
  • 833.797 kilometers
  • 450.214 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
  • 517.599 miles
  • 832.995 kilometers
  • 449.781 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 Springfield to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Watertown?

There is no time difference between Springfield and Watertown.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Springfield to Watertown generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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