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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 1550 miles / 2495 kilometers / 1347 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 1822 miles / 2932 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 43 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1550.374 miles
  • 2495.086 kilometers
  • 1347.239 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
  • 1547.498 miles
  • 2490.456 kilometers
  • 1344.739 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 Los Angeles to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Cedar Rapids generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Cedar Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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