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How far is Richmond, VA, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 823 miles / 1325 kilometers / 715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Richmond (RIC) is 1006 miles / 1619 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 54 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 823.061 miles
  • 1324.588 kilometers
  • 715.220 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
  • 821.461 miles
  • 1322.013 kilometers
  • 713.830 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Richmond generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 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 Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W