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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 321 miles / 516 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Indianapolis (IND) is 382 miles / 615 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 2 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 320.897 miles
  • 516.434 kilometers
  • 278.852 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
  • 320.349 miles
  • 515.552 kilometers
  • 278.376 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Indianapolis generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 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 Indianapolis

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

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 Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W