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

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 2590 miles / 4168 kilometers / 2251 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2590.101 miles
  • 4168.363 kilometers
  • 2250.736 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
  • 2585.509 miles
  • 4160.973 kilometers
  • 2246.746 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 Akutan to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Akutan to Santa Barbara generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Santa Barbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Akutan Seaplane Base
City: Akutan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KQA
ICAO Code: KQA
Coordinates: 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″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