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How far is Guadalajara from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Airport) is 1392 miles / 2239 kilometers / 1209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Guadalajara (GDL) is 1685 miles / 2711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 32 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Guadalajara International Airport

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1392
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1209
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1391.527 miles
  • 2239.445 kilometers
  • 1209.204 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
  • 1392.453 miles
  • 2240.937 kilometers
  • 1210.009 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 Guadalajara?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Guadalajara International Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Guadalajara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).

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 Guadalajara International Airport
City: Guadalajara
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: GDL
ICAO Code: MMGL
Coordinates: 20°31′18″N, 103°18′39″W