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How far is Cordova, AK, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3237 miles / 5209 kilometers / 2813 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Cordova (CDV) is 4350 miles / 7000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 3 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3236.903 miles
  • 5209.291 kilometers
  • 2812.792 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
  • 3229.610 miles
  • 5197.554 kilometers
  • 2806.454 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 Lynchburg to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Cordova generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 800 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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