There are
3,288 mi
from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 12 hours to go from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Arcata, CA) is 2,695.54 mi.
3,288 mi = 4.83 kms