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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Arcata, CA?

The distance between Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1976 miles / 3179 kilometers / 1717 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arcata (ACV) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2417 miles / 3889 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 19 minutes.

Arcata–Eureka Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Arcata to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1975.540 miles
  • 3179.324 kilometers
  • 1716.698 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
  • 1970.416 miles
  • 3171.076 kilometers
  • 1712.244 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 Arcata to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Arcata–Eureka Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Arcata to Grand Rapids generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arcata to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W