Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Cordova, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2708 miles / 4359 kilometers / 2354 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Cordova (CDV) is 3644 miles / 5865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 31 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

Distance arrow
2708
Miles
Distance arrow
4359
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2354
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Chicago to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2708.473 miles
  • 4358.865 kilometers
  • 2353.599 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
  • 2701.694 miles
  • 4347.954 kilometers
  • 2347.708 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 Chicago to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Chicago to Cordova generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 661 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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