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

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 2022 miles / 3255 kilometers / 1757 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 2259 miles / 3636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 2 minutes.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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3255
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1757
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Distance from Atlanta to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2022.386 miles
  • 3254.714 kilometers
  • 1757.405 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
  • 2018.015 miles
  • 3247.680 kilometers
  • 1753.607 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 Atlanta to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Santa Barbara generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″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