How far is Arcata, CA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers / 2150 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Arcata (ACV) is 2937 miles / 4726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 56 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Arcata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Arcata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2474.620 miles
- 3982.515 kilometers
- 2150.386 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- 2468.485 miles
- 3972.642 kilometers
- 2145.055 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 Washington D.C. to Arcata?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Arcata?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Arcata generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Arcata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Arcata–Eureka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arcata, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ACV |
| ICAO Code: | KACV |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W |