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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1245 miles / 2003 kilometers / 1082 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Tucson (TUS) is 1536 miles / 2472 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 17 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Tucson International Airport

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1245
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Distance from Waterloo to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1244.770 miles
  • 2003.264 kilometers
  • 1081.676 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
  • 1243.621 miles
  • 2001.413 kilometers
  • 1080.677 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Tucson International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Tucson generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W