Distance from Chicago Loop to Waterloo
Chicago Loop → Waterloo
6,672 km
≈ 4,145 miles · 3,602 nautical miles
Chicago LoopWaterloo
8 h 47 min
Flight (if direct)
4 d
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (47°)
+7 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 6,672 km (4,145 miles), the route from Chicago Loop to Waterloo is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 8 h 47 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 6,672 km / 4,145 mi / 3,602 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 8,673 km / 5,389 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 8 h 47 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 4 d (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 47° — northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands |
| Time difference | Waterloo is +7 h (UTC-06:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Chicago Loop coordinates | 41.8841, -87.6333 |
| Waterloo coordinates | 50.7147, 4.3991 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Chicago Loop and Waterloo — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Waterloo from Chicago Loop?
Waterloo is 6,672 km (4,145 miles) from Chicago Loop measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 8,673 km (5,389 mi).
How long is the flight from Chicago Loop to Waterloo?
If a direct flight operates between Chicago Loop and Waterloo, it would take approximately 8 h 47 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Chicago Loop and Waterloo?
Waterloo has 7 hours ahead of Chicago Loop. Chicago Loop uses UTC-06:00 and Waterloo uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Chicago Loop and Waterloo?
The geographic midpoint between Chicago Loop and Waterloo is near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands, roughly 3,336 km from each city.
In which direction is Waterloo from Chicago Loop?
Waterloo lies to the northeast of Chicago Loop, at an initial bearing of 47°.