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How far is Gainesville, FL, from Waco, TX?

The distance between Waco (Waco Regional Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 900 miles / 1448 kilometers / 782 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waco (ACT) to Gainesville (GNV) is 1030 miles / 1658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 25 minutes.

Waco Regional Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport

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900
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1448
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782
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Distance from Waco to Gainesville

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waco to Gainesville. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 899.960 miles
  • 1448.346 kilometers
  • 782.044 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
  • 898.269 miles
  • 1445.624 kilometers
  • 780.575 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 Waco to Gainesville?

The estimated flight time from Waco Regional Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

On average, flying from Waco to Gainesville generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waco to Gainesville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).

Airport information

Origin Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W
Destination Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W