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How far is Cordova, AK, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2452 miles / 3946 kilometers / 2131 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Cordova (CDV) is 3466 miles / 5578 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 21 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Lincoln to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2451.939 miles
  • 3946.013 kilometers
  • 2130.677 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
  • 2446.415 miles
  • 3937.124 kilometers
  • 2125.877 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 Lincoln to Cordova?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Cordova generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 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 Lincoln to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′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