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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Arcata, CA?

The distance between Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2456 miles / 3953 kilometers / 2134 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arcata (ACV) to Raleigh (RDU) is 2965 miles / 4771 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 58 minutes.

Arcata–Eureka Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Arcata to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2456.328 miles
  • 3953.077 kilometers
  • 2134.491 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
  • 2450.624 miles
  • 3943.897 kilometers
  • 2129.534 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Arcata–Eureka Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Arcata to Raleigh generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W