How far is Richmond, VA, from Waterloo, IA?
The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 871 miles / 1402 kilometers / 757 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Richmond (RIC) is 1070 miles / 1722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 8 minutes.
Waterloo Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Waterloo to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to Richmond. 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 Waterloo to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waterloo and Richmond?
The time difference between Waterloo and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Waterloo.
Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Waterloo to Richmond 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 Waterloo to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |