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IAD to ACV: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Arcata CA (California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport)
2,445 mi
3,935 km · 2,125 nm
5h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,445 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 16m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- ACV — California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport · Arcata CA, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near ACV
- EKA · Murray Field12 mi away
- CEC · Jack Mc Namara Field Airport56 mi away
- RDD · Redding Municipal Airport100 mi away
- RBL · Red Bluff Municipal Airport113 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from ACV?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Arcata CA (ACV) is 2,445 miles (3,935 km, 2,125 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to ACV?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 16m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Arcata CA?
Arcata CA is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to ACV?
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