How far is Arcata, CA, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 250 miles / 402 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Arcata (ACV) is 301 miles / 484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 21 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Arcata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Arcata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 249.658 miles
- 401.785 kilometers
- 216.947 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- 249.910 miles
- 402.191 kilometers
- 217.166 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 San Francisco to Arcata?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Arcata?
There is no time difference between San Francisco and Arcata.
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Arcata generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Arcata
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Arcata–Eureka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arcata, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ACV |
| ICAO Code: | KACV |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W |
Airlines flying from San Francisco (SFO) to Arcata (ACV)
| United Airlines |