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How far is Cordova, AK, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3291 miles / 5297 kilometers / 2860 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Cordova (CDV) is 4443 miles / 7150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 24 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3291.421 miles
  • 5297.028 kilometers
  • 2860.167 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
  • 3283.871 miles
  • 5284.877 kilometers
  • 2853.606 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 Richmond to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Richmond to Cordova generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 814 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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