How far is Waterloo, IA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 1511 miles / 2432 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Waterloo (ALO) is 1863 miles / 2998 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 56 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Waterloo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Waterloo. 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 San Diego to Waterloo?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Waterloo?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
On average, flying from San Diego to Waterloo 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 San Diego to Waterloo
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Waterloo Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waterloo, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ALO |
| ICAO Code: | KALO |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W |