How far is Modesto, CA, from Santa Barbara, CA?
The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 229 miles / 369 kilometers / 199 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Modesto (MOD) is 306 miles / 493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 26 minutes.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Barbara to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 229.251 miles
- 368.943 kilometers
- 199.213 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- 229.663 miles
- 369.606 kilometers
- 199.571 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 Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Modesto?
There is no time difference between Santa Barbara and Modesto.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Modesto generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 130 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 Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBA |
| ICAO Code: | KSBA |
| Coordinates: | 34°25′34″N, 119°50′23″W |
| Destination | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W |