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How far is Cordova, AK, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 3156 miles / 5079 kilometers / 2742 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Cordova (CDV) is 4191 miles / 6745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 48 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3155.768 miles
  • 5078.717 kilometers
  • 2742.288 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
  • 3149.313 miles
  • 5068.328 kilometers
  • 2736.678 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 Knoxville to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Cordova generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 778 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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