How far is Cordova, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2520 miles / 4056 kilometers / 2190 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Cordova (CDV) is 3516 miles / 5658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 17 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Cordova
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Cordova. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2520.368 miles
- 4056.139 kilometers
- 2190.140 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- 2514.367 miles
- 4046.481 kilometers
- 2184.925 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 Des Moines to Cordova?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Cordova?
The time difference between Des Moines and Cordova is 3 hours. Cordova is 3 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Cordova generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Cordova
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cordova, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CDV |
| ICAO Code: | PACV |
| Coordinates: | 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″W |