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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 823 miles / 1325 kilometers / 715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 1008 miles / 1622 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 58 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 823.061 miles
  • 1324.588 kilometers
  • 715.220 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
  • 821.461 miles
  • 1322.013 kilometers
  • 713.830 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 Richmond to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Richmond to Cedar Rapids generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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