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How far is Cordova, AK, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2510 miles / 4040 kilometers / 2181 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Cordova (CDV) is 3445 miles / 5544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 45 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2510.210 miles
  • 4039.791 kilometers
  • 2181.313 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
  • 2503.942 miles
  • 4029.704 kilometers
  • 2175.866 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 Waterloo to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Cordova generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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