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How far is Cordova, AK, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3330 miles / 5359 kilometers / 2894 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Cordova (CDV) is 4422 miles / 7117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 28 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3329.850 miles
  • 5358.874 kilometers
  • 2893.560 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
  • 3322.729 miles
  • 5347.414 kilometers
  • 2887.372 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 Raleigh to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Cordova generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 824 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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