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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Meridian, MS?

The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 679 miles / 1092 kilometers / 590 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 783 miles / 1260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 59 minutes.

Meridian Regional Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Meridian to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 678.556 miles
  • 1092.031 kilometers
  • 589.649 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
  • 679.703 miles
  • 1093.875 kilometers
  • 590.645 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 Meridian to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Meridian and Cedar Rapids?

There is no time difference between Meridian and Cedar Rapids.

Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Meridian to Cedar Rapids generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

Airport information

Origin Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″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