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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2200 miles / 3540 kilometers / 1911 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 3718 miles / 5983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 42 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Cordova to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2199.582 miles
  • 3539.883 kilometers
  • 1911.384 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
  • 2197.968 miles
  • 3537.286 kilometers
  • 1909.982 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Cordova to Los Angeles generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 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 Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W