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How far is Cordova, AK, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3186 miles / 5128 kilometers / 2769 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Cordova (CDV) is 4278 miles / 6885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 9 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Cordova

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Cordova. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3186.433 miles
  • 5128.067 kilometers
  • 2768.934 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3180.734 miles
  • 5118.896 kilometers
  • 2763.983 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Birmingham to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Cordova generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 786 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
Destination Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
City: Cordova, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDV
ICAO Code: PACV
Coordinates: 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″W