How far is Providence, RI, from Santa Barbara, CA?
The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 2652 miles / 4268 kilometers / 2304 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Providence (PVD) is 3037 miles / 4888 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 57 minutes.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Providence
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Barbara to Providence. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2651.731 miles
- 4267.547 kilometers
- 2304.291 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- 2645.804 miles
- 4258.009 kilometers
- 2299.141 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 Providence?
The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Providence?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Providence generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 646 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 Providence
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).
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 | Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Providence, RI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PVD |
| ICAO Code: | KPVD |
| Coordinates: | 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″W |