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

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

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Brainerd (BRD) is 3140 miles / 5053 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 32 minutes.

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

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2259
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Distance from Cordova to Brainerd

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cordova to Brainerd. 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 Cordova to Brainerd?

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

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

On average, flying from Cordova to Brainerd 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 Cordova to Brainerd

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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