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How far is Cordova, AK, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 1902 miles / 3061 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Cordova (CDV) is 3224 miles / 5188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 49 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1901.794 miles
  • 3060.641 kilometers
  • 1652.614 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
  • 1900.005 miles
  • 3057.762 kilometers
  • 1651.059 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 San Jose to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from San Jose to Cordova generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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