How far is Charleston, SC, from Waterloo, IA?
The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 948 miles / 1525 kilometers / 824 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Charleston (CHS) is 1146 miles / 1845 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 37 minutes.
Waterloo Regional Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Waterloo to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 947.834 miles
- 1525.390 kilometers
- 823.645 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- 947.557 miles
- 1524.945 kilometers
- 823.405 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 Waterloo to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waterloo and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Waterloo to Charleston generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Waterloo Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waterloo, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALO |
| ICAO Code: | KALO |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W |
| Destination | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |