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How far is Cordova, AK, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2305 miles / 3710 kilometers / 2003 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Cordova (CDV) is 3757 miles / 6047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 29 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2304.977 miles
  • 3709.500 kilometers
  • 2002.970 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
  • 2303.455 miles
  • 3707.051 kilometers
  • 2001.647 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 San Diego to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from San Diego to Cordova generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 557 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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