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How far is Columbia, SC, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 3357 miles / 5403 kilometers / 2917 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Columbia (CAE) is 4417 miles / 7108 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 18 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Cordova to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3357.003 miles
  • 5402.573 kilometers
  • 2917.156 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
  • 3350.510 miles
  • 5392.123 kilometers
  • 2911.514 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Cordova to Columbia generates about 377 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 377 kilograms equals 832 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W