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How far is San Jose, CA, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1902 miles / 3061 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to San Jose (SJC) is 3223 miles / 5187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 47 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Cordova to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1901.794 miles
  • 3060.641 kilometers
  • 1652.614 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
  • 1900.005 miles
  • 3057.762 kilometers
  • 1651.059 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Cordova to San Jose generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 460 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 San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W