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How far is Arcata, CA, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 456 miles / 733 kilometers / 396 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Arcata (ACV) is 560 miles / 902 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 34 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 455.598 miles
  • 733.214 kilometers
  • 395.904 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
  • 455.860 miles
  • 733.636 kilometers
  • 396.132 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 Seattle to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Arcata?

There is no time difference between Seattle and Arcata.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Seattle to Arcata generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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