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How far is Cordova, AK, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2016 miles / 3245 kilometers / 1752 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Cordova (CDV) is 2810 miles / 4523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 31 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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3245
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Distance from Bismarck to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2016.099 miles
  • 3244.596 kilometers
  • 1751.942 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
  • 2010.574 miles
  • 3235.705 kilometers
  • 1747.141 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 Bismarck to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Cordova generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bismarck to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″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