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How far is Cordova, AK, from Sault Ste Marie, MI?

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2596 miles / 4178 kilometers / 2256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Cordova (CDV) is 3594 miles / 5784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 57 minutes.

Chippewa County International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2595.838 miles
  • 4177.596 kilometers
  • 2255.721 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
  • 2588.309 miles
  • 4165.480 kilometers
  • 2249.179 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 Sault Ste Marie to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Chippewa County International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Cordova generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sault Ste Marie to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Chippewa County International Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CIU
ICAO Code: KCIU
Coordinates: 46°15′2″N, 84°28′20″W
Destination 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