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How far is Ottawa from Arcata, CA?

The distance between Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2429 miles / 3910 kilometers / 2111 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arcata (ACV) to Ottawa (YOW) is 3016 miles / 4854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 0 minutes.

Arcata–Eureka Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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2429
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Distance from Arcata to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2429.455 miles
  • 3909.829 kilometers
  • 2111.139 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
  • 2423.078 miles
  • 3899.566 kilometers
  • 2105.597 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Arcata–Eureka Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Arcata to Ottawa generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W