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How far is Cordova, AK, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2091 miles / 3364 kilometers / 1817 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Cordova (CDV) is 3443 miles / 5541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 0 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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2091
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Distance from Santa Maria to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2090.530 miles
  • 3364.381 kilometers
  • 1816.621 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
  • 2088.982 miles
  • 3361.891 kilometers
  • 1815.276 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 Santa Maria to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Cordova generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 502 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Maria to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Santa Maria Public Airport
City: Santa Maria, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMX
ICAO Code: KSMX
Coordinates: 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″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