How far is Sacramento, CA, from Waterloo, IA?
The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1550 miles / 2494 kilometers / 1347 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1830 miles / 2945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 30 minutes.
Waterloo Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Waterloo to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1549.663 miles
- 2493.941 kilometers
- 1346.620 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- 1545.912 miles
- 2487.905 kilometers
- 1343.361 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waterloo and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Waterloo to Sacramento generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Waterloo Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waterloo, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALO |
| ICAO Code: | KALO |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |