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

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

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Waterloo (ALO) is 1810 miles / 2913 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 52 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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1526
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2457
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Distance from Los Angeles to Waterloo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Waterloo. 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 Los Angeles to Waterloo?

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

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

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Waterloo 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 Los Angeles to Waterloo

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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