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How far is Arcata, CA, from Traverse City, MI?

The distance between Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1955 miles / 3146 kilometers / 1699 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Traverse City (TVC) to Arcata (ACV) is 2554 miles / 4110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 48 minutes.

Cherry Capital Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Traverse City to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1955.113 miles
  • 3146.449 kilometers
  • 1698.947 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
  • 1950.029 miles
  • 3138.268 kilometers
  • 1694.529 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 Traverse City to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Cherry Capital Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Traverse City to Arcata generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Traverse City to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′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