How far is Waterloo, IA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 871 miles / 1402 kilometers / 757 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Waterloo (ALO) is 1071 miles / 1723 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 10 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Waterloo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Waterloo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 870.857 miles
- 1401.509 kilometers
- 756.754 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- 869.230 miles
- 1398.891 kilometers
- 755.340 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 Richmond to Waterloo?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Waterloo?
The time difference between Richmond and Waterloo is 1 hour. Waterloo is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
On average, flying from Richmond to Waterloo generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Waterloo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |