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How far is Sandspit from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 1944 miles / 3129 kilometers / 1689 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Sandspit (YZP) is 2506 miles / 4033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 37 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Sandspit Airport

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1944
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3129
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1689
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Distance from Waterloo to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1944.092 miles
  • 3128.713 kilometers
  • 1689.370 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
  • 1939.208 miles
  • 3120.853 kilometers
  • 1685.126 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Sandspit Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Sandspit generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 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 Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W