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How far is London from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 2152 miles / 3463 kilometers / 1870 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to London (YXU) is 2496 miles / 4017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 30 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – London International Airport

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2152
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1870
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Distance from Santa Barbara to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2152.005 miles
  • 3463.316 kilometers
  • 1870.041 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
  • 2147.462 miles
  • 3456.005 kilometers
  • 1866.093 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to London International Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to London generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 518 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 London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and London International Airport (YXU).

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W