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How far is Cordova, AK, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2165 miles / 3484 kilometers / 1881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Cordova (CDV) is 3667 miles / 5902 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 4 minutes.

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

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Distance from Palmdale to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2164.858 miles
  • 3484.002 kilometers
  • 1881.211 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
  • 2163.075 miles
  • 3481.132 kilometers
  • 1879.661 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 Palmdale to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Cordova generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 521 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Cordova

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

Airport information

Origin Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″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