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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 1952 miles / 3142 kilometers / 1696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Yakutat (YAK) is 2781 miles / 4476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 32 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Yakutat Airport

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1952
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3142
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1696
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1952.287 miles
  • 3141.902 kilometers
  • 1696.491 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
  • 1951.467 miles
  • 3140.582 kilometers
  • 1695.779 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 Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Yakutat Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Yakutat generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Yakutat

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

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 Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W