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How far is Cordova, AK, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2956 miles / 4758 kilometers / 2569 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Cordova (CDV) is 4084 miles / 6573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 45 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2956.438 miles
  • 4757.925 kilometers
  • 2569.074 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
  • 2948.441 miles
  • 4745.056 kilometers
  • 2562.125 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 Buffalo to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Cordova generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 725 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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