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How far is Arcata, CA, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2485 miles / 3999 kilometers / 2160 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Arcata (ACV) is 2929 miles / 4713 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 37 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2485.153 miles
  • 3999.466 kilometers
  • 2159.539 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
  • 2478.872 miles
  • 3989.357 kilometers
  • 2154.081 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 Lancaster to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Arcata generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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