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How far is Arcata, CA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2407 miles / 3873 kilometers / 2091 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Arcata (ACV) is 3652 miles / 5877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 164 hours 53 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Wales to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2406.767 miles
  • 3873.316 kilometers
  • 2091.423 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
  • 2401.947 miles
  • 3865.560 kilometers
  • 2087.235 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 Wales to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Wales to Arcata generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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