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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2091 miles / 3364 kilometers / 1817 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 3444 miles / 5542 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 59 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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2091
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Distance from Cordova to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2090.530 miles
  • 3364.381 kilometers
  • 1816.621 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
  • 2088.982 miles
  • 3361.891 kilometers
  • 1815.276 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 Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Cordova to Santa Maria generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 502 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 Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

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 Santa Maria Public Airport
City: Santa Maria, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMX
ICAO Code: KSMX
Coordinates: 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″W