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How far is Louisville, KY, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 2968 miles / 4777 kilometers / 2579 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Louisville (SDF) is 3934 miles / 6331 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 58 minutes.

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

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Distance from Cordova to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2968.054 miles
  • 4776.620 kilometers
  • 2579.169 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
  • 2961.458 miles
  • 4766.005 kilometers
  • 2573.437 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 Louisville?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Louisville International Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from Cordova to Louisville generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 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 Louisville

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

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 Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W