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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 235 miles / 378 kilometers / 204 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Waterloo (ALO) is 306 miles / 492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 48 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 234.883 miles
  • 378.008 kilometers
  • 204.108 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
  • 234.848 miles
  • 377.952 kilometers
  • 204.078 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 Springfield to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Waterloo?

There is no time difference between Springfield and Waterloo.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Springfield to Waterloo generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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