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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1526 miles / 2457 kilometers / 1326 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1811 miles / 2914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 53 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1526.418 miles
  • 2456.531 kilometers
  • 1326.421 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
  • 1523.719 miles
  • 2452.188 kilometers
  • 1324.075 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Los Angeles generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 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 Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W