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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 996 miles / 1603 kilometers / 865 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Waterloo (ALO) is 1251 miles / 2014 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 43 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Idaho Falls to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 995.942 miles
  • 1602.814 kilometers
  • 865.450 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
  • 993.293 miles
  • 1598.550 kilometers
  • 863.148 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 Idaho Falls to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Waterloo generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″W
Destination 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