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How far is Nakina from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 1991 miles / 3205 kilometers / 1731 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Nakina (YQN) is 2516 miles / 4049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 4 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Nakina Airport

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1991
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3205
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1731
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Nakina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1991.425 miles
  • 3204.888 kilometers
  • 1730.501 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
  • 1988.389 miles
  • 3200.002 kilometers
  • 1727.863 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 Nakina?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Nakina Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Nakina generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 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 Nakina

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

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 Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W