How far is Des Moines, IA, from Cordova, AK?
The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2520 miles / 4056 kilometers / 2190 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3475 miles / 5592 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 28 minutes.
Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Cordova to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cordova to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2520.368 miles
- 4056.139 kilometers
- 2190.140 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- 2514.367 miles
- 4046.481 kilometers
- 2184.925 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cordova and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Cordova to Des Moines generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cordova, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CDV |
| ICAO Code: | PACV |
| Coordinates: | 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |