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How far is Cordova, AK, from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2742 miles / 4413 kilometers / 2383 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2742.015 miles
  • 4412.846 kilometers
  • 2382.746 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
  • 2744.645 miles
  • 4417.078 kilometers
  • 2385.031 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 Lihue to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Lihue to Cordova generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 669 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′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