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How far is Bradford, PA, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Bradford (Bradford Regional Airport) is 2279 miles / 3668 kilometers / 1980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Bradford (BFD) is 2621 miles / 4218 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 15 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Bradford Regional Airport

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Distance from Santa Barbara to Bradford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2279.101 miles
  • 3667.857 kilometers
  • 1980.484 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
  • 2274.130 miles
  • 3659.857 kilometers
  • 1976.165 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 Bradford?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Bradford Regional Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Bradford Regional Airport (BFD)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Bradford generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 550 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 Bradford

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

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 Bradford Regional Airport
City: Bradford, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFD
ICAO Code: KBFD
Coordinates: 41°48′11″N, 78°38′24″W