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How far is Seattle, WA, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1545 miles / 2486 kilometers / 1343 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Seattle (SEA) is 1843 miles / 2966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 40 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1544.988 miles
  • 2486.418 kilometers
  • 1342.558 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
  • 1541.036 miles
  • 2480.057 kilometers
  • 1339.124 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Seattle generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W