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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 1605 miles / 2583 kilometers / 1395 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Waterloo (ALO) is 1909 miles / 3073 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 8 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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1605
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Distance from Oakland to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1605.171 miles
  • 2583.272 kilometers
  • 1394.856 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
  • 1601.421 miles
  • 2577.237 kilometers
  • 1391.597 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 Oakland to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Oakland to Waterloo generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Waterloo

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W
Destination 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