How far is Waterloo, IA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 234 miles / 376 kilometers / 203 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Waterloo (ALO) is 259 miles / 417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 20 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 233.864 miles
- 376.367 kilometers
- 203.222 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- 233.273 miles
- 375.417 kilometers
- 202.709 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 O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Waterloo?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
On average, flying from Chicago to Waterloo generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 131 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Waterloo (ALO)
| American Airlines |