Distance from Cedar Rapids to Ely
Cedar Rapids → Ely
16 km
≈ 10 miles · 9 nautical miles
Cedar RapidsEly
31 min
Flight (if direct)
14 min
Driving time (est.)
south-southeast
Direction (162°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Cedar Rapids and Ely are close neighbours — just 16 km apart as the crow flies, a trip most people would make by road rather than by air.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Skibbereen, Ireland.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 16 km / 10 mi / 9 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 20 km / 13 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 31 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 14 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 162° — south-southeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Skibbereen, Ireland |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-06:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Cedar Rapids coordinates | 42.0083, -91.6441 |
| Ely coordinates | 41.8736, -91.5852 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Cedar Rapids and Ely — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Ely from Cedar Rapids?
Ely is 16 km (10 miles) from Cedar Rapids measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 20 km (13 mi).
How long is the flight from Cedar Rapids to Ely?
If a direct flight operates between Cedar Rapids and Ely, it would take approximately 31 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and Ely?
Ely has the same time zone offset. Cedar Rapids uses UTC-06:00 and Ely uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Cedar Rapids and Ely?
The geographic midpoint between Cedar Rapids and Ely is near Skibbereen, Ireland, roughly 8 km from each city.
In which direction is Ely from Cedar Rapids?
Ely lies to the south-southeast of Cedar Rapids, at an initial bearing of 162°.