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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 1542 miles / 2481 kilometers / 1340 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Long Beach (LGB) is 1814 miles / 2919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 34 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1541.603 miles
  • 2480.969 kilometers
  • 1339.616 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
  • 1538.785 miles
  • 2476.434 kilometers
  • 1337.167 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Long Beach Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Long Beach generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W