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How far is Fort Nelson from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 805 miles / 1296 kilometers / 700 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1330 miles / 2140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 42 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Cordova to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 805.316 miles
  • 1296.031 kilometers
  • 699.801 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
  • 802.436 miles
  • 1291.396 kilometers
  • 697.298 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Cordova to Fort Nelson generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 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 Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W