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How far is Wales, AK, from Arcata, CA?

The distance between Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2407 miles / 3873 kilometers / 2091 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arcata (ACV) to Wales (WAA) is 3649 miles / 5872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 164 hours 50 minutes.

Arcata–Eureka Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Arcata to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2406.767 miles
  • 3873.316 kilometers
  • 2091.423 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
  • 2401.947 miles
  • 3865.560 kilometers
  • 2087.235 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from Arcata–Eureka Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Arcata to Wales generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 583 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 Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

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 Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W