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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Mesa, AZ?

The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 1240 miles / 1995 kilometers / 1077 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 1515 miles / 2438 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 5 minutes.

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Mesa to Cedar Rapids

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mesa to Cedar Rapids. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1239.714 miles
  • 1995.126 kilometers
  • 1077.282 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
  • 1237.979 miles
  • 1992.334 kilometers
  • 1075.775 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 Mesa to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Mesa to Cedar Rapids generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Cedar Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W
Destination The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″W