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How far is Arcata, CA, from Baltimore, MD?

The distance between Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2486 miles / 4001 kilometers / 2161 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Arcata (ACV) is 2938 miles / 4729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 50 minutes.

Baltimore–Washington International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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2486
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4001
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2161
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Distance from Baltimore to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2486.336 miles
  • 4001.370 kilometers
  • 2160.567 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
  • 2480.139 miles
  • 3991.397 kilometers
  • 2155.182 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 Baltimore to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Baltimore–Washington International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Baltimore to Arcata generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baltimore to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″W
Destination 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