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How far is Arcata, CA, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2093 miles / 3368 kilometers / 1819 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Arcata (ACV) is 2501 miles / 4025 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 44 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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2093
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1819
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Distance from Detroit to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2092.853 miles
  • 3368.121 kilometers
  • 1818.640 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
  • 2087.443 miles
  • 3359.415 kilometers
  • 1813.939 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 Detroit to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Detroit to Arcata generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 503 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Arcata

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

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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