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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Manhattan, KS?

The distance between Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 1322 miles / 2127 kilometers / 1148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manhattan (MHK) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 1584 miles / 2550 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 52 minutes.

Manhattan Regional Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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1322
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2127
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1148
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Distance from Manhattan to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1321.562 miles
  • 2126.848 kilometers
  • 1148.406 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
  • 1318.846 miles
  • 2122.477 kilometers
  • 1146.046 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 Manhattan to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Manhattan Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Manhattan to Santa Barbara generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″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