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How far is Decatur, IL, from Arcata, CA?

The distance between Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1848 miles / 2974 kilometers / 1606 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arcata (ACV) to Decatur (DEC) is 2205 miles / 3549 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 46 minutes.

Arcata–Eureka Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Arcata to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1847.946 miles
  • 2973.980 kilometers
  • 1605.821 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
  • 1843.297 miles
  • 2966.499 kilometers
  • 1601.781 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 Arcata to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Arcata–Eureka Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Arcata to Decatur generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arcata to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W