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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 International Airport) is 1586 miles / 2552 kilometers / 1378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1841 miles / 2963 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 19 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Sacramento International 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)
  • 1585.857 miles
  • 2552.189 kilometers
  • 1378.072 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
  • 1581.986 miles
  • 2545.960 kilometers
  • 1374.709 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 International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Sacramento generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 International Airport (SMF).

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 International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W