There are
1,874 mi
from Cedar Rapids, IA to El Cajon, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from Cedar Rapids, Iowa to El Cajon, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Cedar Rapids, IA to El Cajon, CA) is 1,519.30 mi.
1,874 mi = 1.61 kms