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How far is Arcata, CA, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2460 miles / 3959 kilometers / 2138 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Arcata (ACV) is 2903 miles / 4672 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 9 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2460.057 miles
  • 3959.078 kilometers
  • 2137.731 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
  • 2453.833 miles
  • 3949.061 kilometers
  • 2132.323 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 Harrisburg to Arcata?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Arcata generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Arcata

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

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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