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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 1542 miles / 2481 kilometers / 1340 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Waterloo (ALO) is 1903 miles / 3063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 3 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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1542
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Distance from Vancouver to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1541.932 miles
  • 2481.500 kilometers
  • 1339.903 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
  • 1538.001 miles
  • 2475.173 kilometers
  • 1336.486 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 Vancouver to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Waterloo generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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