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

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2544 miles / 4094 kilometers / 2210 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Arcata (ACV) is 2996 miles / 4822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 57 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2543.725 miles
  • 4093.728 kilometers
  • 2210.436 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
  • 2537.318 miles
  • 4083.417 kilometers
  • 2204.869 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 Philadelphia to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Arcata generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 618 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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