Cedar Rapids to Manhattan flights
Manhattan lies 1,478 km (919 mi) east of Cedar Rapids, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cedar Rapids | Manhattan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 130,405 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 251 m (823 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CID, 15 km out | LGA, 8 km out |
Clocks in Manhattan are 1 h ahead of Cedar Rapids right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands 3 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,600 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 87 km), Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ, 89 km).
Arriving in Manhattan
Manhattan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,002 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 20 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 22 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 11 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 38 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 22 km (14 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 11 km (7 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 38 km (24 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 73 km (45 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
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Staying in Manhattan
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Common questions
How far is Manhattan from Cedar Rapids?
1,478 km (919 mi) in a straight line, east of Cedar Rapids.
How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Manhattan by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cedar Rapids and Manhattan?
Manhattan is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Cedar Rapids to Manhattan flights?
Typically The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA); Manhattan also has EWR, JFK, TEB, HPN, ISP.
Where can I stay in Manhattan?
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Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.