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How far is Waco, TX, from San Antonio, TX?

The distance between San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 161 miles / 259 kilometers / 140 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Waco (ACT) is 183 miles / 294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 28 minutes.

San Antonio International Airport – Waco Regional Airport

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Distance from San Antonio to Waco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Antonio to Waco. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 161.055 miles
  • 259.192 kilometers
  • 139.953 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
  • 161.370 miles
  • 259.699 kilometers
  • 140.226 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 San Antonio to Waco?

The estimated flight time from San Antonio International Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Antonio and Waco?

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Waco.

Flight carbon footprint between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from San Antonio to Waco generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Antonio to Waco

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

Airport information

Origin San Antonio International Airport
City: San Antonio, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAT
ICAO Code: KSAT
Coordinates: 29°32′1″N, 98°28′11″W
Destination Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W