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How far is Cordova, AK, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2773 miles / 4462 kilometers / 2409 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Cordova (CDV) is 3743 miles / 6024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 19 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2772.767 miles
  • 4462.336 kilometers
  • 2409.469 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
  • 2766.349 miles
  • 4452.007 kilometers
  • 2403.892 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 Decatur to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Decatur to Cordova generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 677 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Cordova

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

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W
Destination 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