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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 613 miles / 986 kilometers / 532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 703 miles / 1131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 39 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Scottsbluff to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 612.527 miles
  • 985.767 kilometers
  • 532.271 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
  • 610.929 miles
  • 983.195 kilometers
  • 530.883 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 Scottsbluff to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Cedar Rapids generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″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