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How far is Cordova, AK, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3229 miles / 5196 kilometers / 2806 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Cordova (CDV) is 4338 miles / 6982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 26 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3228.569 miles
  • 5195.878 kilometers
  • 2805.550 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
  • 3220.801 miles
  • 5183.378 kilometers
  • 2798.800 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 Washington D.C. to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Cordova generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 797 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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