How far is Arcata, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1578 miles / 2539 kilometers / 1371 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Arcata (ACV) is 1924 miles / 3096 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 10 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Arcata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Arcata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1577.727 miles
- 2539.105 kilometers
- 1371.007 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- 1573.672 miles
- 2532.580 kilometers
- 1367.484 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 Des Moines to Arcata?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Arcata?
The time difference between Des Moines and Arcata is 2 hours. Arcata is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Arcata generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Arcata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |