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How far is Decatur, IL, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 205 miles / 331 kilometers / 179 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Decatur (DEC) is 262 miles / 422 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 0 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 205.475 miles
  • 330.680 kilometers
  • 178.553 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
  • 205.326 miles
  • 330.440 kilometers
  • 178.424 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Decatur Airport is 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and Decatur?

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Decatur generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 122 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 Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W