How far is Arcata, CA, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 464 miles / 747 kilometers / 403 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Arcata (ACV) is 552 miles / 888 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 3 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Arcata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Arcata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 464.195 miles
- 747.049 kilometers
- 403.374 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- 464.672 miles
- 747.818 kilometers
- 403.789 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 Santa Maria to Arcata?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Arcata?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Arcata generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Maria to Arcata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).
Airport information
| Origin | Santa Maria Public Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Maria, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMX |
| ICAO Code: | KSMX |
| Coordinates: | 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″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 |