How far is Waterloo, IA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 1550 miles / 2494 kilometers / 1347 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Waterloo (ALO) is 1827 miles / 2941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 34 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Waterloo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Waterloo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1549.663 miles
- 2493.941 kilometers
- 1346.620 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- 1545.912 miles
- 2487.905 kilometers
- 1343.361 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 Sacramento to Waterloo?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Waterloo?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Waterloo generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Waterloo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |