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How far is Cordova, AK, from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2968 miles / 4777 kilometers / 2579 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Cordova (CDV) is 3938 miles / 6338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 4 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Louisville to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2968.054 miles
  • 4776.620 kilometers
  • 2579.169 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
  • 2961.458 miles
  • 4766.005 kilometers
  • 2573.437 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 Louisville to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Louisville to Cordova generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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