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How far is Cordova, AK, from Helena, MT?

The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 1652 miles / 2659 kilometers / 1436 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Cordova (CDV) is 2526 miles / 4066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 43 minutes.

Helena Regional Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Helena to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1652.151 miles
  • 2658.879 kilometers
  • 1435.680 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
  • 1648.088 miles
  • 2652.340 kilometers
  • 1432.149 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 Helena to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Helena to Cordova generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Helena to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Helena Regional Airport
City: Helena, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HLN
ICAO Code: KHLN
Coordinates: 46°36′24″N, 111°58′58″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