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How far is Cordova, AK, from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 805 miles / 1296 kilometers / 700 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Cordova (CDV) is 1330 miles / 2140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 42 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Fort Nelson to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 805.316 miles
  • 1296.031 kilometers
  • 699.801 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
  • 802.436 miles
  • 1291.396 kilometers
  • 697.298 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 Fort Nelson to Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Cordova generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

Airport information

Origin Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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