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How far is Cordova, AK, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3128 miles / 5033 kilometers / 2718 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Cordova (CDV) is 4250 miles / 6840 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 34 minutes.

Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Houston to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3127.554 miles
  • 5033.310 kilometers
  • 2717.770 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
  • 3123.827 miles
  • 5027.312 kilometers
  • 2714.531 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 Houston to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Houston to Cordova generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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