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How far is Columbus, OH, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 482 miles / 775 kilometers / 419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Columbus (LCK) is 565 miles / 909 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 29 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 481.626 miles
  • 775.102 kilometers
  • 418.521 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
  • 480.562 miles
  • 773.389 kilometers
  • 417.597 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Columbus generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W