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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 837 miles / 1348 kilometers / 728 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 1009 miles / 1624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 19 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 837.413 miles
  • 1347.685 kilometers
  • 727.692 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
  • 835.382 miles
  • 1344.417 kilometers
  • 725.927 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 Ottawa to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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