How far is Chicago, IL, from Waterloo, IA?
The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 234 miles / 376 kilometers / 203 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Chicago (ORD) is 260 miles / 418 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 16 minutes.
Waterloo Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 233.864 miles
- 376.367 kilometers
- 203.222 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- 233.273 miles
- 375.417 kilometers
- 202.709 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 O'Hare International Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waterloo and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Waterloo to Chicago generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 131 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Waterloo (ALO) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |