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How far is Arcata, CA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1866 miles / 3003 kilometers / 1622 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Arcata (ACV) is 2247 miles / 3617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 6 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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1866
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3003
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1622
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Distance from Chicago to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1866.178 miles
  • 3003.322 kilometers
  • 1621.664 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
  • 1861.364 miles
  • 2995.575 kilometers
  • 1617.481 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 Chicago to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Chicago to Arcata generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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