How far is Columbus, OH, from Waterloo, IA?
The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 525 miles / 845 kilometers / 456 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Columbus (CMH) is 624 miles / 1005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 37 minutes.
Waterloo Regional Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Waterloo to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 525.198 miles
- 845.224 kilometers
- 456.385 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- 524.072 miles
- 843.413 kilometers
- 455.406 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waterloo and Columbus?
The time difference between Waterloo and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Waterloo.
Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Waterloo to Columbus generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 226 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
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 | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |