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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 321 miles / 516 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 382 miles / 615 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 2 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 320.897 miles
  • 516.434 kilometers
  • 278.852 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
  • 320.349 miles
  • 515.552 kilometers
  • 278.376 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 Indianapolis to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Cedar Rapids generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Cedar Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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