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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 1226 miles / 1973 kilometers / 1065 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Mesa (AZA) is 1502 miles / 2417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 8 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Mesa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to Mesa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1225.767 miles
  • 1972.680 kilometers
  • 1065.162 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
  • 1224.239 miles
  • 1970.222 kilometers
  • 1063.835 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 Waterloo to Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Mesa generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W
Destination Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W