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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 7292 miles / 11736 kilometers / 6337 nautical miles.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7292.467 miles
  • 11736.088 kilometers
  • 6336.981 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
  • 7277.989 miles
  • 11712.788 kilometers
  • 6324.399 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 Chengdu to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 14 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Waterloo generates about 896 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 896 kilograms equals 1 976 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chengdu to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E
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