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

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 479 miles / 771 kilometers / 416 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 561 miles / 903 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 25 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 479.214 miles
  • 771.219 kilometers
  • 416.425 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
  • 478.125 miles
  • 769.468 kilometers
  • 415.480 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 Columbus to Cedar Rapids?

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

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Columbus to Cedar Rapids 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 Columbus to Cedar Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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