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

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 1875 miles / 3018 kilometers / 1630 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Cordova (CDV) is 3206 miles / 5160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 31 minutes.

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

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Distance from San Francisco to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1875.352 miles
  • 3018.087 kilometers
  • 1629.637 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
  • 1873.576 miles
  • 3015.228 kilometers
  • 1628.093 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 Francisco to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

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

On average, flying from San Francisco to Cordova generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 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 Francisco to Cordova

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

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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