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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 1586 miles / 2552 kilometers / 1378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 1839 miles / 2960 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 25 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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1586
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2552
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1378
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Distance from Sacramento to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1585.857 miles
  • 2552.189 kilometers
  • 1378.072 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
  • 1581.986 miles
  • 2545.960 kilometers
  • 1374.709 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 Sacramento to Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Cedar Rapids generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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