How far is Arcata, CA, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 439 miles / 706 kilometers / 381 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Arcata (ACV) is 521 miles / 838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 30 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Arcata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Arcata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 438.650 miles
- 705.939 kilometers
- 381.176 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- 439.089 miles
- 706.645 kilometers
- 381.558 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 Luis Obispo to Arcata?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Arcata?
There is no time difference between San Luis Obispo and Arcata.
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Arcata generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 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 Luis Obispo to Arcata
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).
Airport information
| Origin | San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBP |
| ICAO Code: | KSBP |
| Coordinates: | 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″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 |