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

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 2022 miles / 3255 kilometers / 1757 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Atlanta (ATL) is 2259 miles / 3635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 2 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Distance from Santa Barbara to Atlanta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2022.386 miles
  • 3254.714 kilometers
  • 1757.405 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
  • 2018.015 miles
  • 3247.680 kilometers
  • 1753.607 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 Atlanta?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Atlanta generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 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 Atlanta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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 Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W