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How far is Oakland, CA, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1605 miles / 2583 kilometers / 1395 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Oakland (OAK) is 1913 miles / 3078 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 7 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Oakland International Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1605.171 miles
  • 2583.272 kilometers
  • 1394.856 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
  • 1601.421 miles
  • 2577.237 kilometers
  • 1391.597 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Oakland International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Oakland generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W