How far is Arcata, CA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 685 miles / 1103 kilometers / 595 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Arcata (ACV) is 809 miles / 1302 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 7 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Arcata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Arcata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 685.174 miles
- 1102.680 kilometers
- 595.400 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- 685.614 miles
- 1103.388 kilometers
- 595.782 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 San Diego to Arcata?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Arcata?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)
On average, flying from San Diego to Arcata generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Arcata
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |