How far is Arcata, CA, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1848 miles / 2974 kilometers / 1606 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Arcata (ACV) is 2209 miles / 3555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 45 minutes.

Distance from Decatur to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1847.946 miles
• 2973.980 kilometers
• 1605.821 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

• 1843.297 miles
• 2966.499 kilometers
• 1601.781 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 Decatur to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Decatur and Arcata?

The time difference between Decatur and Arcata is 2 hours. Arcata is 2 hours behind Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Decatur to Arcata generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin	Decatur Airport
City:	Decatur, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DEC
ICAO Code:	KDEC
Coordinates:	39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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