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How far is Detroit, MI, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2837 miles / 4565 kilometers / 2465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Detroit (DTW) is 3900 miles / 6276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 11 minutes.

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

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Distance from Cordova to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2836.664 miles
  • 4565.168 kilometers
  • 2464.994 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
  • 2829.295 miles
  • 4553.308 kilometers
  • 2458.590 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Cordova to Detroit generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 694 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 Detroit

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

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W