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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Arcata, CA?

The distance between Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 2038 miles / 3279 kilometers / 1771 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arcata (ACV) to New Orleans (MSY) is 2525 miles / 4064 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 16 minutes.

Arcata–Eureka Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Arcata to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2037.656 miles
  • 3279.289 kilometers
  • 1770.675 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
  • 2034.343 miles
  • 3273.958 kilometers
  • 1767.796 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 New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Arcata–Eureka Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Arcata to New Orleans generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 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 New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W