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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 145 miles / 234 kilometers / 126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 169 miles / 272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 35 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 145.313 miles
  • 233.859 kilometers
  • 126.274 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
  • 145.410 miles
  • 234.014 kilometers
  • 126.358 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 Rochester to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Cedar Rapids?

There is no time difference between Rochester and Cedar Rapids.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Rochester to Cedar Rapids generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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