How far is Waterloo, IA, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 351 miles / 564 kilometers / 305 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Waterloo (ALO) is 473 miles / 761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 53 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Waterloo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Waterloo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 350.662 miles
- 564.336 kilometers
- 304.717 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- 349.735 miles
- 562.844 kilometers
- 303.912 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 Grand Rapids to Waterloo?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Waterloo?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Waterloo generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 169 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Waterloo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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 |