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

The distance between Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1866 miles / 3003 kilometers / 1622 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arcata (ACV) to Chicago (ORD) is 2247 miles / 3616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 14 minutes.

Arcata–Eureka Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Arcata to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1866.178 miles
  • 3003.322 kilometers
  • 1621.664 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
  • 1861.364 miles
  • 2995.575 kilometers
  • 1617.481 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Arcata–Eureka Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Arcata to Chicago generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 453 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W