Philadelphia to Cedar Rapids flights
Cedar Rapids lies 1,400 km (870 mi) west of Philadelphia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 33 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.
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| Philadelphia | Cedar Rapids | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 130,405 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 251 m (823 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | PHL, 11 km out | CID, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 52401–52499 |
Clocks in Cedar Rapids are 1 h behind Philadelphia right now, so a 2 h 33 min journey lands only 1 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Philadelphia
Philadelphia is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 47 km), Wilmington Airport (ILG, 49 km), Atlantic City International Airport (ACY, 75 km), Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, 81 km), Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV, 95 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eastern Iowa Airport (regional) | CID | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,600 ft | 869 ft |
| Waterloo Regional Airport (regional) | ALO | 87 km (54 mi) | 8,399 ft | 873 ft |
| Dubuque Regional Airport (regional) | DBQ | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,502 ft | 1,077 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cedar Rapids from Philadelphia?
1,400 km (870 mi) in a straight line, west of Philadelphia.
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Cedar Rapids by air?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Philadelphia to Cedar Rapids flights?
Typically Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID); Cedar Rapids also has ALO, DBQ.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.