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How far is Arcata, CA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1976 miles / 3179 kilometers / 1717 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Arcata (ACV) is 2420 miles / 3894 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 16 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1975.540 miles
  • 3179.324 kilometers
  • 1716.698 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
  • 1970.416 miles
  • 3171.076 kilometers
  • 1712.244 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 Grand Rapids to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Arcata generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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