How far is Waterloo, IA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 96 miles / 154 kilometers / 83 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Waterloo (ALO) is 117 miles / 188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 40 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Waterloo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Waterloo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 95.948 miles
- 154.413 kilometers
- 83.376 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- 95.889 miles
- 154.319 kilometers
- 83.326 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 Des Moines to Waterloo?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Waterloo?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Waterloo.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Waterloo generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 86 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Waterloo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Waterloo Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waterloo, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ALO |
| ICAO Code: | KALO |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W |