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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Valdosta, GA?

The distance between Valdosta (Valdosta Regional Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 2136 miles / 3437 kilometers / 1856 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valdosta (VLD) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 2436 miles / 3921 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 54 minutes.

Valdosta Regional Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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2136
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Distance from Valdosta to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2135.822 miles
  • 3437.272 kilometers
  • 1855.978 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
  • 2131.503 miles
  • 3430.322 kilometers
  • 1852.226 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 Valdosta to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Valdosta Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Valdosta to Santa Barbara generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Valdosta to Santa Barbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Valdosta Regional Airport
City: Valdosta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VLD
ICAO Code: KVLD
Coordinates: 30°46′56″N, 83°16′36″W
Destination 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