How far is Waterloo, IA, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 853 miles / 1373 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Waterloo (ALO) is 1045 miles / 1682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 45 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Waterloo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Waterloo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 852.839 miles
- 1372.511 kilometers
- 741.097 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- 852.512 miles
- 1371.985 kilometers
- 740.813 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 Columbia to Waterloo?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Waterloo?
The time difference between Columbia and Waterloo is 1 hour. Waterloo is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
On average, flying from Columbia to Waterloo generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Waterloo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Waterloo Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waterloo, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ALO |
| ICAO Code: | KALO |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W |