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How far is Columbus, GA, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 804 miles / 1294 kilometers / 699 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Columbus (CSG) is 958 miles / 1542 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 42 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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699
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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)
  • 803.823 miles
  • 1293.628 kilometers
  • 698.503 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
  • 804.447 miles
  • 1294.632 kilometers
  • 699.045 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Columbus generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W