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How far is Cordova, AK, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3271 miles / 5265 kilometers / 2843 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Cordova (CDV) is 4425 miles / 7122 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 26 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3271.346 miles
  • 5264.721 kilometers
  • 2842.722 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
  • 3266.862 miles
  • 5257.506 kilometers
  • 2838.826 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 New Orleans to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Cordova generates about 367 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 367 kilograms equals 809 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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