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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 2135 miles / 3436 kilometers / 1855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 3506 miles / 5642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 11 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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2135
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Distance from Cordova to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2134.773 miles
  • 3435.584 kilometers
  • 1855.067 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
  • 2133.239 miles
  • 3433.116 kilometers
  • 1853.734 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 Cordova to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Cordova to Santa Barbara generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 513 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
City: Cordova, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDV
ICAO Code: PACV
Coordinates: 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″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