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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 2596 miles / 4178 kilometers / 2256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 3595 miles / 5785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 59 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Cordova to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2595.838 miles
  • 4177.596 kilometers
  • 2255.721 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
  • 2588.309 miles
  • 4165.480 kilometers
  • 2249.179 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 Cordova to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Cordova to Sault Ste Marie generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cordova to Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Chippewa County International Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CIU
ICAO Code: KCIU
Coordinates: 46°15′2″N, 84°28′20″W