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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 1494 miles / 2404 kilometers / 1298 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Waterloo (ALO) is 1777 miles / 2860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 29 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1493.732 miles
  • 2403.929 kilometers
  • 1298.018 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
  • 1489.823 miles
  • 2397.638 kilometers
  • 1294.621 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 Seattle to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Seattle to Waterloo generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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