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How far is Arcata, CA, from Madison, WI?

The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1782 miles / 2867 kilometers / 1548 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Arcata (ACV) is 2218 miles / 3570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 51 minutes.

Dane County Regional Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Madison to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1781.766 miles
  • 2867.474 kilometers
  • 1548.312 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
  • 1777.147 miles
  • 2860.041 kilometers
  • 1544.298 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 Madison to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Madison to Arcata generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Madison to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Dane County Regional Airport
City: Madison, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSN
ICAO Code: KMSN
Coordinates: 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″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