Nonstop flight route between Cordova, Alaska, United States and Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(60°29'30"N by 145°28'38"W)
Arrival Airport:
(49°3'15"N by 123°52'12"W)
Distance from CDV to YCD:
1,158.85 miles (1,864.98 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV), Cordova, Alaska, United States and Nanaimo Airport (YCD), Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,159 miles (or 1,865 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport and Nanaimo Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CDV / PACV |
| Airport Name: | Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport |
| Location: | Cordova, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°29'30"N by 145°28'38"W |
| Area Served: | Cordova, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 54 feet (16 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CDV |
| More Information: | CDV Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YCD / CYCD |
| Airport Name: | Nanaimo Airport |
| Location: | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 49°3'15"N by 123°52'12"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Nanaimo Airport Commission |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 92 feet (28 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YCD |
| More Information: | YCD Maps & Info |
Facts about Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV):
- Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) has 2 runways.
- Because of Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport's relatively low elevation of 54 feet, planes can take off or land at Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The closest airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) is Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU), which is located only 9 miles (15 kilometers) WNW of CDV.
- The furthest airport from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,562 miles (16,998 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Facts about Nanaimo Airport (YCD):
- Nanaimo Airport (YCD) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Nanaimo Airport's relatively low elevation of 92 feet, planes can take off or land at Nanaimo Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- In 1999, the air terminal was named in honour of World War I ace Raymond Collishaw who was born in Nanaimo.
- The furthest airport from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,705 miles (17,228 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- The closest airport to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA), which is located only 8 miles (14 kilometers) NNW of YCD.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9.21 miles (14.82 km) WNW | Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) | Cordova, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 23.26 miles (37.43 km) WSW | Boswell Bay Airport (BSW) | Boswell Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 48.77 miles (78.48 km) WNW | Tatitlek Airport (TEK) | Tatitlek, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 51.41 miles (82.74 km) NNW | Valdez Airport (VDZ) | Valdez, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 77.50 miles (124.72 km) SSW | Middleton Island Airport (MDO) | Middleton Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 90.75 miles (146.04 km) WSW | Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) | Chenega, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 100.33 miles (161.47 km) N | Copper Center Airport (CZC) | Copper Center, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 106.03 miles (170.63 km) ESE | Yakataga Airport (CYT) | Cape Yakataga, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 108.23 miles (174.17 km) NE | McCarthy Airport (MXY) | McCarthy, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 110.38 miles (177.64 km) ENE | May Creek Airport (MYK) | May Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 114.93 miles (184.96 km) N | Gulkana Airport (GKN) | Gulkana, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 135.78 miles (218.51 km) ESE | Icy Bay Airport (ICY) | Icy Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 137.20 miles (220.80 km) W | Seward Airport (SWD) | Seward, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 142.81 miles (229.83 km) NW | Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) | Palmer, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 150.19 miles (241.71 km) WNW | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,562.08 miles (16,997.98 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,543.98 miles (16,968.85 km) SSE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,527.38 miles (16,942.13 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,515.65 miles (16,923.25 km) SSE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,469.85 miles (16,849.55 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,419.08 miles (16,767.84 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,380.42 miles (16,705.63 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,305.15 miles (16,584.50 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,297.87 miles (16,572.78 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,297.69 miles (16,572.48 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,297.07 miles (16,571.49 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,294.06 miles (16,566.64 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,289.70 miles (16,559.62 km) SSE | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,268.65 miles (16,525.76 km) SSE | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,265.61 miles (16,520.85 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.46 miles (13.61 km) NNW | Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 2 | 21.61 miles (34.78 km) SSE | Duncan Airport (DUQ) | Duncan, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 3 | 21.94 miles (35.31 km) SE | Ganges Water Aerodrome (YGG) | Ganges, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 4 | 28.88 miles (46.48 km) NNE | Sechelt Aerodrome (YHS) | Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 5 | 28.92 miles (46.54 km) ESE | Mayne Island Water Aerodrome (YAV) | Miner's Bay, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 6 | 30.68 miles (49.37 km) NW | Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) | Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 7 | 32.50 miles (52.31 km) ENE | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 8 | 34.63 miles (55.74 km) SE | Victoria International Airport (YYJ) | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 9 | 36.11 miles (58.11 km) SE | Bedwell Harbour Water Aerodrome (YBW) | Bedwell Harbour, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 10 | 38.07 miles (61.26 km) ENE | Vancouver Harbour Water Airport (CXH) | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 11 | 39.07 miles (62.88 km) E | Boundary Bay Airport (YDT) | Delta, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 12 | 39.43 miles (63.45 km) N | Pender Harbour Water Aerodrome (YPT) | Pender Harbour, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 13 | 44.66 miles (71.88 km) SE | Roche Harbor Seaplane Base (RCE) | San Juan Island, Washington, United States | |
| 14 | 47.98 miles (77.22 km) SSE | Esquimalt Airport (YPF) | Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 15 | 48.87 miles (78.65 km) SSE | Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,705.03 miles (17,228.04 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,644.66 miles (17,130.88 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,610.53 miles (17,075.94 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,597.49 miles (17,054.97 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,597.36 miles (17,054.75 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,569.26 miles (17,009.53 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,565.34 miles (17,003.22 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,558.48 miles (16,992.18 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,545.00 miles (16,970.50 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,534.06 miles (16,952.89 km) SE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,520.26 miles (16,930.67 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 12 | 10,509.93 miles (16,914.04 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,490.53 miles (16,882.83 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 14 | 10,481.69 miles (16,868.61 km) ESE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,465.50 miles (16,842.56 km) SSE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |