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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 789 miles / 1269 kilometers / 685 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 893 miles / 1437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 33 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 788.608 miles
  • 1269.141 kilometers
  • 685.282 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
  • 786.655 miles
  • 1265.999 kilometers
  • 683.585 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 Harrisburg to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Cedar Rapids generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Cedar Rapids

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

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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