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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 166 miles / 267 kilometers / 144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Waterloo (ALO) is 191 miles / 308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 3 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 165.692 miles
  • 266.656 kilometers
  • 143.983 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
  • 165.788 miles
  • 266.810 kilometers
  • 144.066 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 Minneapolis to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Waterloo?

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Waterloo.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Waterloo generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 109 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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