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How far is Tampa, FL, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 1148 miles / 1847 kilometers / 997 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Tampa (TPA) is 1358 miles / 2185 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 18 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1147.728 miles
  • 1847.089 kilometers
  • 997.348 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
  • 1149.099 miles
  • 1849.296 kilometers
  • 998.540 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Tampa generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Tampa

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

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W