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How far is Lopez, WA, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 1527 miles / 2457 kilometers / 1327 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Lopez (LPS) is 1865 miles / 3002 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 56 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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1527
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1327
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Distance from Waterloo to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1526.645 miles
  • 2456.898 kilometers
  • 1326.619 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
  • 1522.706 miles
  • 2450.558 kilometers
  • 1323.195 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Lopez 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W