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

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1237 miles / 1991 kilometers / 1075 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1505 miles / 2422 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 2 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1237.141 miles
  • 1990.985 kilometers
  • 1075.046 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
  • 1235.529 miles
  • 1988.392 kilometers
  • 1073.646 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Phoenix generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W