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How far is Cordova, AK, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2330 miles / 3749 kilometers / 2025 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Cordova (CDV) is 3244 miles / 5221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 16 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2329.793 miles
  • 3749.438 kilometers
  • 2024.534 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
  • 2322.765 miles
  • 3738.129 kilometers
  • 2018.428 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 Thunder Bay to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Cordova generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 563 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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