How far is Cordova, AK, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 309 miles / 497 kilometers / 268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Cordova (CDV) is 463 miles / 745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 42 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Cordova
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Cordova. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 308.794 miles
- 496.955 kilometers
- 268.334 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- 308.045 miles
- 495.751 kilometers
- 267.684 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 Fairbanks to Cordova?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Cordova?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Cordova generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Cordova
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |