How far is Chicago, IL, from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 196 miles / 316 kilometers / 171 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Chicago (ORD) is 239 miles / 385 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 33 minutes.
The Eastern Iowa Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cedar Rapids to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 196.237 miles
- 315.813 kilometers
- 170.526 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- 195.726 miles
- 314.990 kilometers
- 170.081 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and Chicago?
There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Chicago generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |