How far is Des Moines, IA, from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 104 miles / 167 kilometers / 90 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Des Moines (DSM) is 128 miles / 206 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 28 minutes.
The Eastern Iowa Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 103.821 miles
- 167.083 kilometers
- 90.218 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- 103.572 miles
- 166.683 kilometers
- 90.002 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 89 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | The Eastern Iowa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CID |
| ICAO Code: | KCID |
| Coordinates: | 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |