How far is Waterloo, IA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 463 miles / 746 kilometers / 403 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Waterloo (ALO) is 554 miles / 892 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 21 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Waterloo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Waterloo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 463.318 miles
- 745.638 kilometers
- 402.612 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- 462.100 miles
- 743.678 kilometers
- 401.554 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 Detroit to Waterloo?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Waterloo?
The time difference between Detroit and Waterloo is 1 hour. Waterloo is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
On average, flying from Detroit to Waterloo generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Waterloo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |