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

The distance between Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2229 miles / 3588 kilometers / 1937 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Cordova (CDV) is 3693 miles / 5944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 16 minutes.

Orange County John Wayne Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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2229
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1937
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Distance from Santa Ana to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2229.492 miles
  • 3588.020 kilometers
  • 1937.376 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
  • 2227.864 miles
  • 3585.400 kilometers
  • 1935.961 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 Ana to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Orange County John Wayne Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Santa Ana to Cordova generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 537 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 Ana to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Orange County John Wayne Airport
City: Santa Ana, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SNA
ICAO Code: KSNA
Coordinates: 33°40′32″N, 117°52′4″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