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How far is Cordova, AK, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2394 miles / 3853 kilometers / 2080 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Cordova (CDV) is 3353 miles / 5396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 34 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Grand Island to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2393.919 miles
  • 3852.640 kilometers
  • 2080.259 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
  • 2388.584 miles
  • 3844.054 kilometers
  • 2075.623 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 Grand Island to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Cordova generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 579 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Island to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″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