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How far is Cordova, AK, from Wilmington, DE?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3233 miles / 5203 kilometers / 2809 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Cordova (CDV) is 4396 miles / 7074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 25 minutes.

Wilmington Airport (Delaware) – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3233.096 miles
  • 5203.164 kilometers
  • 2809.484 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
  • 3225.055 miles
  • 5190.222 kilometers
  • 2802.496 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 Wilmington to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington Airport (Delaware) to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Cordova generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 799 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″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