How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Waterloo, IA?
The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 166 miles / 267 kilometers / 144 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 214 miles / 345 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 2 minutes.
Waterloo Regional Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from Waterloo to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 165.692 miles
- 266.656 kilometers
- 143.983 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- 165.788 miles
- 266.810 kilometers
- 144.066 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 Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waterloo and Minneapolis?
There is no time difference between Waterloo and Minneapolis.
Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from Waterloo to Minneapolis generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 109 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 Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
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 | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |