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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 3202 miles / 5153 kilometers / 2783 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Lafayette (LFT) is 4348 miles / 6997 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 58 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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5153
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Distance from Cordova to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3202.143 miles
  • 5153.350 kilometers
  • 2782.586 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
  • 3197.843 miles
  • 5146.429 kilometers
  • 2778.849 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Cordova to Lafayette generates about 358 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 358 kilograms equals 790 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 Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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 Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W