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How far is Watertown, SD, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 1048 miles / 1686 kilometers / 910 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Watertown (ATY) is 1350 miles / 2173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 11 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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1048
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910
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Distance from Ottawa to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1047.737 miles
  • 1686.169 kilometers
  • 910.458 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
  • 1044.808 miles
  • 1681.456 kilometers
  • 907.914 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 Ottawa to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Watertown generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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