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How far is Columbus, GA, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 746 miles / 1200 kilometers / 648 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Columbus (CSG) is 895 miles / 1440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 27 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 745.672 miles
  • 1200.042 kilometers
  • 647.971 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
  • 746.313 miles
  • 1201.074 kilometers
  • 648.528 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 Cedar Rapids to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Columbus generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W