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

The distance between Reading (Reading Regional Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 827 miles / 1331 kilometers / 719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reading (RDG) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 943 miles / 1518 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 21 minutes.

Reading Regional Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Reading to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 826.885 miles
  • 1330.743 kilometers
  • 718.543 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
  • 824.814 miles
  • 1327.409 kilometers
  • 716.744 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 Reading to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Reading Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Reading to Cedar Rapids generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″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