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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 853 miles / 1373 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Waterloo (ALO) is 982 miles / 1581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 14 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 852.886 miles
  • 1372.587 kilometers
  • 741.138 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
  • 850.814 miles
  • 1369.253 kilometers
  • 739.337 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 Lancaster to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Waterloo Regional Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Waterloo generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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