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How far is Watertown, SD, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 442 miles / 712 kilometers / 384 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Watertown (ATY) is 528 miles / 850 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 52 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 442.191 miles
  • 711.638 kilometers
  • 384.254 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
  • 441.324 miles
  • 710.242 kilometers
  • 383.500 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 Thunder Bay to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Watertown generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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