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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 1459 miles / 2347 kilometers / 1268 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 1817 miles / 2924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 36 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1458.653 miles
  • 2347.475 kilometers
  • 1267.535 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
  • 1456.076 miles
  • 2343.327 kilometers
  • 1265.296 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Palm Springs generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W