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

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1827 miles / 2941 kilometers / 1588 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Sacramento (SMF) is 3132 miles / 5041 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 1 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Cordova to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1827.251 miles
  • 2940.675 kilometers
  • 1587.838 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
  • 1825.224 miles
  • 2937.414 kilometers
  • 1586.077 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Cordova to Sacramento generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W