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How far is Cordova, AK, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2837 miles / 4565 kilometers / 2465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Cordova (CDV) is 3846 miles / 6190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 3 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2836.664 miles
  • 4565.168 kilometers
  • 2464.994 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
  • 2829.295 miles
  • 4553.308 kilometers
  • 2458.590 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 Detroit to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Detroit to Cordova generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 694 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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