How far is Chicago, IL, from Waterloo, IA?
The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 244 miles / 393 kilometers / 212 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Chicago (MDW) is 278 miles / 448 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 41 minutes.
Waterloo Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Waterloo to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 244.463 miles
- 393.425 kilometers
- 212.432 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- 243.864 miles
- 392.461 kilometers
- 211.912 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waterloo and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Waterloo to Chicago generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |