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How far is Thunder Bay from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 463 miles / 745 kilometers / 402 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 590 miles / 949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 2 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 462.859 miles
  • 744.900 kilometers
  • 402.214 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
  • 463.015 miles
  • 745.150 kilometers
  • 402.349 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Thunder Bay generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W