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How far is Cordova, AK, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3106 miles / 4998 kilometers / 2699 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Cordova (CDV) is 4232 miles / 6810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 9 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Houston to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3105.825 miles
  • 4998.341 kilometers
  • 2698.888 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
  • 3102.027 miles
  • 4992.229 kilometers
  • 2695.588 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 Houston to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Houston to Cordova generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 765 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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