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How far is Islip, NY, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) is 1004 miles / 1615 kilometers / 872 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Islip (ISP) is 1140 miles / 1834 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 16 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Long Island MacArthur Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Islip

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1003.771 miles
  • 1615.414 kilometers
  • 872.254 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
  • 1001.220 miles
  • 1611.308 kilometers
  • 870.037 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 Islip?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Islip generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 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 Islip

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP).

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 Long Island MacArthur Airport
City: Islip, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ISP
ICAO Code: KISP
Coordinates: 40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″W