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How far is Cordova, AK, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 1174 miles / 1889 kilometers / 1020 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Cordova (CDV) is 2325 miles / 3741 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 34 minutes.

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

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Distance from Vancouver to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1173.874 miles
  • 1889.167 kilometers
  • 1020.068 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
  • 1171.112 miles
  • 1884.723 kilometers
  • 1017.669 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 Vancouver to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Cordova generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Cordova

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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