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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 721 miles / 1161 kilometers / 627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 825 miles / 1328 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 36 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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721
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627
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Distance from Rochester to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 721.185 miles
  • 1160.635 kilometers
  • 626.693 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
  • 719.315 miles
  • 1157.625 kilometers
  • 625.067 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 Rochester to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Rochester to Cedar Rapids generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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