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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 309 miles / 497 kilometers / 268 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 464 miles / 746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 42 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Cordova to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 308.794 miles
  • 496.955 kilometers
  • 268.334 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
  • 308.045 miles
  • 495.751 kilometers
  • 267.684 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 Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cordova and Fairbanks?

There is no time difference between Cordova and Fairbanks.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Cordova to Fairbanks generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 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 Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

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 Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W