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How far is Arcata, CA, from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2546 miles / 4098 kilometers / 2213 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Arcata (ACV) is 3103 miles / 4994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 32 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2546.277 miles
  • 4097.836 kilometers
  • 2212.655 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
  • 2540.621 miles
  • 4088.734 kilometers
  • 2207.740 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 Wilmington to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Arcata generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″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