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

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

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Athens (AHN) is 2326 miles / 3744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 22 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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Distance from Santa Barbara to Athens

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Barbara to Athens. 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 Santa Barbara to Athens?

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

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

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Athens 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 Santa Barbara to Athens

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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