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How far is Arcata, CA, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2038 miles / 3279 kilometers / 1771 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Arcata (ACV) is 2525 miles / 4063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 15 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2037.656 miles
  • 3279.289 kilometers
  • 1770.675 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
  • 2034.343 miles
  • 3273.958 kilometers
  • 1767.796 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 New Orleans to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Arcata generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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