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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 2080 miles / 3348 kilometers / 1808 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 2327 miles / 3745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 22 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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2080
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Distance from Athens to Santa Barbara

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Santa Barbara. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2080.235 miles
  • 3347.813 kilometers
  • 1807.674 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
  • 2075.716 miles
  • 3340.542 kilometers
  • 1803.748 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 Athens to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Athens to Santa Barbara generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Santa Barbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W
Destination Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
City: Santa Barbara, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBA
ICAO Code: KSBA
Coordinates: 34°25′34″N, 119°50′23″W