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How far is Portland, OR, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 1509 miles / 2428 kilometers / 1311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Portland (PDX) is 1841 miles / 2962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 41 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Portland International Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1508.538 miles
  • 2427.756 kilometers
  • 1310.883 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
  • 1504.512 miles
  • 2421.277 kilometers
  • 1307.385 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Portland International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Portland generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Portland

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

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 Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W