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How far is Arcata, CA, from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1007 miles / 1621 kilometers / 875 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Arcata (ACV) is 1387 miles / 2232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 15 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Alamosa to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1007.037 miles
  • 1620.669 kilometers
  • 875.091 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
  • 1004.806 miles
  • 1617.078 kilometers
  • 873.152 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 Alamosa to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Arcata generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″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