How far is Richmond, VA, from Arcata, CA?
The distance between Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2491 miles / 4009 kilometers / 2165 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Arcata (ACV) to Richmond (RIC) is 3003 miles / 4833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 19 minutes.
Arcata–Eureka Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Arcata to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arcata to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2491.358 miles
- 4009.452 kilometers
- 2164.931 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- 2485.337 miles
- 3999.763 kilometers
- 2159.699 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Arcata–Eureka Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Arcata and Richmond?
The time difference between Arcata and Richmond is 3 hours. Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Arcata.
Flight carbon footprint between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Arcata to Richmond generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Arcata–Eureka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arcata, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ACV |
| ICAO Code: | KACV |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W |
| Destination | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |