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How far is Arcata, CA, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 207 miles / 333 kilometers / 180 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Arcata (ACV) is 297 miles / 478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 36 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Arcata

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Arcata. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 206.712 miles
  • 332.671 kilometers
  • 179.628 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
  • 206.673 miles
  • 332.609 kilometers
  • 179.594 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 Sacramento to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Arcata?

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Arcata.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Arcata generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 122 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W
Destination Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W

Airlines flying from Sacramento (SMF) to Arcata (ACV)

United Airlines