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How far is Cordova, AK, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 1250 miles / 2012 kilometers / 1086 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Cordova (CDV) is 2254 miles / 3628 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 6 minutes.

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

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Distance from Kelowna to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1249.893 miles
  • 2011.508 kilometers
  • 1086.128 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
  • 1246.620 miles
  • 2006.241 kilometers
  • 1083.284 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 Kelowna to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Cordova generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Cordova

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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