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How far is Cordova, AK, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3166 miles / 5096 kilometers / 2751 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Cordova (CDV) is 4327 miles / 6963 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 50 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3166.264 miles
  • 5095.608 kilometers
  • 2751.408 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
  • 3162.147 miles
  • 5088.983 kilometers
  • 2747.831 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 Lake Charles to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Cordova generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 781 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lake Charles to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Lake Charles Regional Airport
City: Lake Charles, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCH
ICAO Code: KLCH
Coordinates: 30°7′33″N, 93°13′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