How far is Arcata, CA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1876 miles / 3020 kilometers / 1630 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Arcata (ACV) is 2248 miles / 3618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 11 minutes.

Distance from Chicago to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1876.308 miles
• 3019.626 kilometers
• 1630.467 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

• 1871.475 miles
• 3011.848 kilometers
• 1626.268 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 Chicago to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Arcata?

The time difference between Chicago and Arcata is 2 hours. Arcata is 2 hours behind Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Chicago to Arcata generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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