How far is Cordova, AK, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2075 miles / 3339 kilometers / 1803 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Cordova (CDV) is 2992 miles / 4815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 29 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Cordova
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Cordova. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2074.865 miles
- 3339.172 kilometers
- 1803.009 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- 2069.834 miles
- 3331.076 kilometers
- 1798.637 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 Rapid City to Cordova?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Cordova?
The time difference between Rapid City and Cordova is 2 hours. Cordova is 2 hours behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Cordova generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 498 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rapid City to Cordova
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).
Airport information
| Origin | Rapid City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rapid City, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RAP |
| ICAO Code: | KRAP |
| Coordinates: | 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W |
| Destination | Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cordova, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CDV |
| ICAO Code: | PACV |
| Coordinates: | 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″W |