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How far is Calgary from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1177 miles / 1894 kilometers / 1022 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Calgary (YYC) is 1440 miles / 2318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 44 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Calgary International Airport

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1177
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Distance from Waterloo to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1176.613 miles
  • 1893.576 kilometers
  • 1022.449 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
  • 1174.145 miles
  • 1889.603 kilometers
  • 1020.304 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Calgary International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Calgary generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W