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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 3841 miles / 6181 kilometers / 3338 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3840.966 miles
  • 6181.436 kilometers
  • 3337.708 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
  • 3830.072 miles
  • 6163.903 kilometers
  • 3328.241 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 Edinburgh to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 7 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Waterloo generates about 437 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 437 kilograms equals 962 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W
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