How far is Arcata, CA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2491 miles / 4009 kilometers / 2165 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Arcata (ACV) is 3006 miles / 4837 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 19 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Arcata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Arcata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2491.358 miles
- 4009.452 kilometers
- 2164.931 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- 2485.337 miles
- 3999.763 kilometers
- 2159.699 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 Richmond to Arcata?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Arcata?
The time difference between Richmond and Arcata is 3 hours. Arcata is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)
On average, flying from Richmond to Arcata generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Arcata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | Arcata–Eureka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arcata, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ACV |
| ICAO Code: | KACV |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W |