How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 204 miles / 329 kilometers / 178 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 239 miles / 384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 36 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Cedar Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Cedar Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 204.402 miles
- 328.954 kilometers
- 177.621 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- 203.871 miles
- 328.098 kilometers
- 177.159 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 Chicago to Cedar Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Cedar Rapids?
There is no time difference between Chicago and Cedar Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
On average, flying from Chicago to Cedar Rapids generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Cedar Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | The Eastern Iowa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CID |
| ICAO Code: | KCID |
| Coordinates: | 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″W |