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How far is Lihue, HI, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 2742 miles / 4413 kilometers / 2383 nautical miles.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Lihue Airport

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Distance from Cordova to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2742.015 miles
  • 4412.846 kilometers
  • 2382.746 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
  • 2744.645 miles
  • 4417.078 kilometers
  • 2385.031 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 Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Lihue Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Cordova to Lihue generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 669 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cordova to Lihue

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

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 Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W