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How far is Cordova, AK, from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3202 miles / 5153 kilometers / 2783 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Cordova (CDV) is 4349 miles / 6999 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 48 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Lafayette to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3202.143 miles
  • 5153.350 kilometers
  • 2782.586 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
  • 3197.843 miles
  • 5146.429 kilometers
  • 2778.849 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 Lafayette to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Lafayette to Cordova generates about 358 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 358 kilograms equals 790 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lafayette to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″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