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

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3211 miles / 5167 kilometers / 2790 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Cordova (CDV) is 4296 miles / 6914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 10 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3210.504 miles
  • 5166.805 kilometers
  • 2789.852 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
  • 3203.307 miles
  • 5155.223 kilometers
  • 2783.598 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 Roanoke to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Cordova generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 793 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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