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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2165 miles / 3484 kilometers / 1881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Palmdale (PMD) is 3674 miles / 5912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 10 minutes.

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

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2165
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Distance from Cordova to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2164.858 miles
  • 3484.002 kilometers
  • 1881.211 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
  • 2163.075 miles
  • 3481.132 kilometers
  • 1879.661 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Cordova to Palmdale generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 521 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 Palmdale

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

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W