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How far is Arcata, CA, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1779 miles / 2864 kilometers / 1546 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Arcata (ACV) is 2246 miles / 3615 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 17 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Houston to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1779.492 miles
  • 2863.815 kilometers
  • 1546.337 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
  • 1776.942 miles
  • 2859.712 kilometers
  • 1544.121 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 Houston to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Houston to Arcata generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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