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How far is Waco, TX, from Orlando, FL?

The distance between Orlando (Orlando International Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Orlando (MCO) to Waco (ACT) is 1145 miles / 1843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 23 minutes.

Orlando International Airport – Waco Regional Airport

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Distance from Orlando to Waco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Orlando to Waco. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 978.210 miles
  • 1574.276 kilometers
  • 850.041 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
  • 976.546 miles
  • 1571.598 kilometers
  • 848.595 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 Orlando to Waco?

The estimated flight time from Orlando International Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from Orlando to Waco generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Orlando to Waco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

Airport information

Origin Orlando International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCO
ICAO Code: KMCO
Coordinates: 28°25′45″N, 81°18′32″W
Destination Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W