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How far is Waco, TX, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 1059 miles / 1704 kilometers / 920 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Waco (ACT) is 1198 miles / 1928 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 37 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Waco Regional Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Waco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Waco. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1058.858 miles
  • 1704.067 kilometers
  • 920.123 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
  • 1057.212 miles
  • 1701.417 kilometers
  • 918.692 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 Roanoke to Waco?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Waco generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Waco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W
Destination Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W