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

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3209 miles / 5165 kilometers / 2789 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Cordova (CDV) is 4330 miles / 6969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 18 minutes.

Washington Dulles International 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)
  • 3209.393 miles
  • 5165.017 kilometers
  • 2788.886 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
  • 3201.665 miles
  • 5152.580 kilometers
  • 2782.171 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Cordova generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 792 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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