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How far is Watertown, SD, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 1328 miles / 2137 kilometers / 1154 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Watertown (ATY) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 18 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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1328
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2137
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1154
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1327.739 miles
  • 2136.789 kilometers
  • 1153.774 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
  • 1325.254 miles
  • 2132.789 kilometers
  • 1151.614 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 Rainbow Lake to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Watertown generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rainbow Lake to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Rainbow Lake Airport
City: Rainbow Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOP
ICAO Code: CYOP
Coordinates: 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″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