How far is Columbus, OH, from Waterloo, IA?
The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 528 miles / 851 kilometers / 459 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Columbus (LCK) is 629 miles / 1012 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 43 minutes.
Waterloo Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Waterloo to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 528.493 miles
- 850.527 kilometers
- 459.248 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- 527.394 miles
- 848.759 kilometers
- 458.293 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waterloo and Columbus?
The time difference between Waterloo and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Waterloo.
Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Waterloo to Columbus generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |