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How far is Cordova, AK, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2200 miles / 3540 kilometers / 1911 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cordova (CDV) is 3711 miles / 5973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 36 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2199.582 miles
  • 3539.883 kilometers
  • 1911.384 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
  • 2197.968 miles
  • 3537.286 kilometers
  • 1909.982 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 Los Angeles to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Cordova generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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