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How far is Cordova, AK, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2011 miles / 3237 kilometers / 1748 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Cordova (CDV) is 2991 miles / 4813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 20 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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3237
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1748
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Distance from Rock Springs to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2011.292 miles
  • 3236.861 kilometers
  • 1747.765 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
  • 2007.296 miles
  • 3230.430 kilometers
  • 1744.292 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 Rock Springs to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Cordova generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rock Springs to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
City: Rock Springs, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RKS
ICAO Code: KRKS
Coordinates: 41°35′39″N, 109°3′54″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