How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 196 miles / 316 kilometers / 171 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 238 miles / 383 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 31 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Cedar Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Cedar Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 196.237 miles
- 315.813 kilometers
- 170.526 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- 195.726 miles
- 314.990 kilometers
- 170.081 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 Chicago to Cedar Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Cedar Rapids?
There is no time difference between Chicago and Cedar Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
On average, flying from Chicago to Cedar Rapids generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Cedar Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | The Eastern Iowa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CID |
| ICAO Code: | KCID |
| Coordinates: | 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids (CID)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |