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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 778 miles / 1251 kilometers / 676 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 920 miles / 1480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 13 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 777.642 miles
  • 1251.494 kilometers
  • 675.753 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
  • 775.886 miles
  • 1248.668 kilometers
  • 674.227 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 Washington D.C. to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Cedar Rapids generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Cedar Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination 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