How far is Waterloo, IA, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 855 miles / 1375 kilometers / 743 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Waterloo (ALO) is 1072 miles / 1725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 31 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Waterloo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Waterloo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 854.545 miles
- 1375.257 kilometers
- 742.579 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- 852.362 miles
- 1371.744 kilometers
- 740.683 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 Ottawa to Waterloo?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Waterloo?
The time difference between Ottawa and Waterloo is 1 hour. Waterloo is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
On average, flying from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Waterloo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |