Distance from Ely to Cedar Rapids
Ely → Cedar Rapids
16 km
≈ 10 miles · 9 nautical miles
ElyCedar Rapids
31 min
Flight (if direct)
14 min
Driving time (est.)
north-northwest
Direction (342°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Ely and Cedar Rapids 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 | 342° — north-northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Skibbereen, Ireland |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-06:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Ely coordinates | 41.8736, -91.5852 |
| Cedar Rapids coordinates | 42.0083, -91.6441 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Ely and Cedar Rapids — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Cedar Rapids from Ely?
Cedar Rapids is 16 km (10 miles) from Ely measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 20 km (13 mi).
How long is the flight from Ely to Cedar Rapids?
If a direct flight operates between Ely and Cedar Rapids, 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 Ely and Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids has the same time zone offset. Ely uses UTC-06:00 and Cedar Rapids uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Ely and Cedar Rapids?
The geographic midpoint between Ely and Cedar Rapids is near Skibbereen, Ireland, roughly 8 km from each city.
In which direction is Cedar Rapids from Ely?
Cedar Rapids lies to the north-northwest of Ely, at an initial bearing of 342°.