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How far is Cordova, AK, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 1827 miles / 2941 kilometers / 1588 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Cordova (CDV) is 3132 miles / 5040 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 2 minutes.

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

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1827
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1588
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Distance from Sacramento to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1827.251 miles
  • 2940.675 kilometers
  • 1587.838 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
  • 1825.224 miles
  • 2937.414 kilometers
  • 1586.077 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 Sacramento to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Cordova generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Cordova

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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