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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1574 miles / 2533 kilometers / 1368 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1831 miles / 2947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 15 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1573.720 miles
  • 2532.656 kilometers
  • 1367.525 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
  • 1569.899 miles
  • 2526.507 kilometers
  • 1364.205 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Sacramento generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W