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How far is Arcata, CA, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2388 miles / 3843 kilometers / 2075 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Arcata (ACV) is 2925 miles / 4708 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 57 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2387.870 miles
  • 3842.904 kilometers
  • 2075.002 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
  • 2382.673 miles
  • 3834.540 kilometers
  • 2070.486 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 Columbia to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Columbia to Arcata generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 578 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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