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How far is South Bend, IN, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 279 miles / 449 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to South Bend (SBN) is 314 miles / 506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 5 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 278.764 miles
  • 448.627 kilometers
  • 242.239 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
  • 278.040 miles
  • 447.462 kilometers
  • 241.610 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to South Bend International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to South Bend generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W