How far is Arcata, CA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2451 miles / 3945 kilometers / 2130 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Arcata (ACV) is 2929 miles / 4714 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 49 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Arcata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Arcata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2451.228 miles
- 3944.869 kilometers
- 2130.059 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- 2445.142 miles
- 3935.075 kilometers
- 2124.770 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 Washington D.C. to Arcata?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Arcata?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Arcata generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Arcata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |