How far is Waterloo, IA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 244 miles / 393 kilometers / 212 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Waterloo (ALO) is 278 miles / 447 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 47 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Waterloo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Waterloo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 244.463 miles
- 393.425 kilometers
- 212.432 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- 243.864 miles
- 392.461 kilometers
- 211.912 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 Chicago to Waterloo?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Waterloo?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
On average, flying from Chicago to Waterloo generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Waterloo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |