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How far is Cordova, AK, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2259 miles / 3636 kilometers / 1963 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Cordova (CDV) is 3142 miles / 5057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 23 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2259.048 miles
  • 3635.585 kilometers
  • 1963.059 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
  • 2252.706 miles
  • 3625.379 kilometers
  • 1957.548 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 Brainerd to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Cordova generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″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