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How far is Monroe, LA, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Monroe (Monroe Regional Airport) is 1606 miles / 2585 kilometers / 1396 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Monroe (MLU) is 1831 miles / 2946 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 57 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Monroe Regional Airport

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1606
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2585
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1396
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Monroe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1606.260 miles
  • 2585.025 kilometers
  • 1395.802 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
  • 1602.882 miles
  • 2579.589 kilometers
  • 1392.866 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 Monroe?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monroe Regional Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Monroe generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Monroe

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

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 Monroe Regional Airport
City: Monroe, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLU
ICAO Code: KMLU
Coordinates: 32°30′39″N, 92°2′15″W