How far is Arcata, CA, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1941 miles / 3125 kilometers / 1687 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Arcata (ACV) is 2450 miles / 3943 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 5 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Arcata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Arcata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1941.486 miles
- 3124.520 kilometers
- 1687.106 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- 1938.386 miles
- 3119.530 kilometers
- 1684.412 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 Lafayette to Arcata?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Arcata?
The time difference between Lafayette and Arcata is 2 hours. Arcata is 2 hours behind Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Arcata generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lafayette to Arcata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).
Airport information
| Origin | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |
| Destination | Arcata–Eureka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arcata, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ACV |
| ICAO Code: | KACV |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W |