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How far is Arcata, CA, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2392 miles / 3850 kilometers / 2079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Arcata (ACV) is 2804 miles / 4513 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 21 minutes.

University Park Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from State College to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2392.428 miles
  • 3850.240 kilometers
  • 2078.963 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
  • 2386.325 miles
  • 3840.419 kilometers
  • 2073.660 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 State College to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from State College to Arcata generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 579 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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