How far is Arcata, CA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1795 miles / 2890 kilometers / 1560 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Arcata (ACV) is 2243 miles / 3609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 15 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport
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Distance from Houston to Arcata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Arcata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1795.458 miles
- 2889.509 kilometers
- 1560.210 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- 1792.971 miles
- 2885.508 kilometers
- 1558.049 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 Houston to Arcata?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Arcata?
The time difference between Houston and Arcata is 2 hours. Arcata is 2 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)
On average, flying from Houston to Arcata generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Arcata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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 |