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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 589 miles / 948 kilometers / 512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 725 miles / 1166 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 44 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 589.286 miles
  • 948.364 kilometers
  • 512.075 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
  • 589.427 miles
  • 948.590 kilometers
  • 512.198 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 Cedar Rapids to Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Chattanooga generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W