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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 3791 miles / 6101 kilometers / 3294 nautical miles.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Adak Airport

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3791
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6101
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3294
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Distance from Waterloo to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3791.030 miles
  • 6101.072 kilometers
  • 3294.315 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
  • 3780.388 miles
  • 6083.944 kilometers
  • 3285.067 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 Waterloo to Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Adak Airport is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Adak Island generates about 430 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 430 kilograms equals 949 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Waterloo to Adak Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Adak Airport (ADK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W