Distance from Waterloo to Chicago Loop

🇧🇪 Waterloo, Belgium🇺🇸 Chicago Loop, United States

Waterloo → Chicago Loop
6,672 km
4,145 miles · 3,602 nautical miles
WaterlooChicago Loop
8 h 47 min
Flight (if direct)
4 d
Driving time (est.)
west-northwest
Direction (301°)
-7 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 6,672 km (4,145 miles), the route from Waterloo to Chicago Loop 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 Jince, Czech Republic.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance6,672 km / 4,145 mi / 3,602 nmi
Estimated road distance8,673 km / 5,389 mi
Estimated flight time8 h 47 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time4 d (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing301° — west-northwest
Geographic midpointNear Jince, Czech Republic
Time differenceChicago Loop is -7 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-06:00)
Waterloo coordinates50.7147, 4.3991
Chicago Loop coordinates41.8841, -87.6333

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Waterloo and Chicago Loop — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Chicago Loop from Waterloo?
Chicago Loop is 6,672 km (4,145 miles) from Waterloo 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 Waterloo to Chicago Loop?
If a direct flight operates between Waterloo and Chicago Loop, 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 Waterloo and Chicago Loop?
Chicago Loop has 7 hours behind Waterloo. Waterloo uses UTC+01:00 and Chicago Loop uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Waterloo and Chicago Loop?
The geographic midpoint between Waterloo and Chicago Loop is near Jince, Czech Republic, roughly 3,336 km from each city.
In which direction is Chicago Loop from Waterloo?
Chicago Loop lies to the west-northwest of Waterloo, at an initial bearing of 301°.