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How far is Molokai, HI, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Molokai (Molokai Airport) is 2441 miles / 3928 kilometers / 2121 nautical miles.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Molokai Airport

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Distance from Santa Barbara to Molokai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2440.548 miles
  • 3927.682 kilometers
  • 2120.779 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
  • 2437.842 miles
  • 3923.326 kilometers
  • 2118.427 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 Molokai?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Molokai Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Molokai Airport (MKK)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Molokai generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Santa Barbara to Molokai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Molokai Airport (MKK).

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 Molokai Airport
City: Molokai, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKK
ICAO Code: PHMK
Coordinates: 21°9′10″N, 157°5′45″W