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How far is Arcata, CA, from Gainesville, FL?

The distance between Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2462 miles / 3962 kilometers / 2139 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gainesville (GNV) to Arcata (ACV) is 3062 miles / 4928 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 26 minutes.

Gainesville Regional Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Gainesville to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2461.792 miles
  • 3961.870 kilometers
  • 2139.239 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
  • 2457.398 miles
  • 3954.798 kilometers
  • 2135.420 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 Gainesville to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Gainesville Regional Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Gainesville to Arcata generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gainesville to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″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