How far is San Diego, CA, from Waterloo, IA?
The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1511 miles / 2432 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to San Diego (SAN) is 1857 miles / 2988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 44 minutes.
Waterloo Regional Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Waterloo to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1511.131 miles
- 2431.930 kilometers
- 1313.137 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- 1508.842 miles
- 2428.246 kilometers
- 1311.148 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waterloo and San Diego?
The time difference between Waterloo and San Diego is 2 hours. San Diego is 2 hours behind Waterloo.
Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Waterloo to San Diego 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Waterloo Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waterloo, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALO |
| ICAO Code: | KALO |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W |
| Destination | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |