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How far is Seattle, WA, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1494 miles / 2404 kilometers / 1298 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Seattle (BFI) is 1774 miles / 2855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 20 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Waterloo to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1493.609 miles
  • 2403.730 kilometers
  • 1297.911 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
  • 1489.705 miles
  • 2397.449 kilometers
  • 1294.519 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Seattle generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

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 Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W