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How far is South Bend, IN, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 318 miles / 512 kilometers / 276 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to South Bend (SBN) is 378 miles / 608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 19 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to South Bend

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to South Bend. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 317.871 miles
  • 511.564 kilometers
  • 276.222 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
  • 317.077 miles
  • 510.286 kilometers
  • 275.532 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to South Bend International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Waterloo to South Bend generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W
Destination South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W