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How far is Decatur, IL, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 2773 miles / 4462 kilometers / 2409 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Decatur (DEC) is 3738 miles / 6015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 14 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Cordova to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2772.767 miles
  • 4462.336 kilometers
  • 2409.469 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
  • 2766.349 miles
  • 4452.007 kilometers
  • 2403.892 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Decatur Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Cordova to Decatur generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 677 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 Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W