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How far is Meridian, MS, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 1796 miles / 2891 kilometers / 1561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Meridian (MEI) is 2033 miles / 3271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 35 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Meridian Regional Airport

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1796
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2891
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1561
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Meridian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1796.258 miles
  • 2890.798 kilometers
  • 1560.906 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
  • 1792.487 miles
  • 2884.729 kilometers
  • 1557.629 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 Meridian?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Meridian generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 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 Meridian

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

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 Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W