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How far is Cordova, AK, from Fort Dodge, IA?

The distance between Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2450 miles / 3942 kilometers / 2129 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Dodge (FOD) to Cordova (CDV) is 3436 miles / 5529 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 9 minutes.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Fort Dodge to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2449.598 miles
  • 3942.246 kilometers
  • 2128.642 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
  • 2443.559 miles
  • 3932.528 kilometers
  • 2123.395 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 Fort Dodge to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Fort Dodge to Cordova generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Dodge to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Fort Dodge Regional Airport
City: Fort Dodge, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FOD
ICAO Code: KFOD
Coordinates: 42°33′5″N, 94°11′33″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