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How far is Waterloo, IA, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 1599 miles / 2574 kilometers / 1390 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Waterloo (ALO) is 1935 miles / 3114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 38 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1599.476 miles
  • 2574.106 kilometers
  • 1389.906 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
  • 1595.801 miles
  • 2568.193 kilometers
  • 1386.713 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 Jose to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from San Jose to Waterloo generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Jose to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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