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How far is Arcata, CA, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2359 miles / 3796 kilometers / 2050 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Arcata (ACV) is 2858 miles / 4600 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 50 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2358.636 miles
  • 3795.857 kilometers
  • 2049.599 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
  • 2352.969 miles
  • 3786.736 kilometers
  • 2044.674 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 Roanoke to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Arcata generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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