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How far is Altoona, PA, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) is 747 miles / 1202 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Altoona (AOO) is 850 miles / 1368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 14 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Altoona–Blair County Airport

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649
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Distance from Waterloo to Altoona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 746.848 miles
  • 1201.936 kilometers
  • 648.993 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
  • 745.043 miles
  • 1199.031 kilometers
  • 647.425 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 Altoona?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Altoona generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Altoona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO).

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 Altoona–Blair County Airport
City: Altoona, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AOO
ICAO Code: KAOO
Coordinates: 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W