Distance between Asheville, NC (AVL) and Santa Barbara, CA (SBA)
Distance from Asheville to Santa Barbara (Asheville Regional Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 2106 miles / 3389 kilometers / 1830 nautical miles.
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How far is Santa Barbara from Asheville?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Asheville and Santa Barbara. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2105.954 miles
- 3389.205 kilometers
- 1830.024 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2101.303 miles
- 3381.719 kilometers
- 1825.982 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is 4 hours 29 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Asheville and Santa Barbara is 3 hours. Santa Barbara is 3 hours behind Asheville.
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Asheville, NC
Santa Barbara, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 233 kg (514 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Asheville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Asheville, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AVL |
| ICAO Code: | KAVL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′10″N, 82°32′30″W |
| B | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SBA |
| ICAO Code: | KSBA |
| Coordinates: | 34°25′34″N, 119°50′23″W |
Asheville to Santa Barbara flight path
Shortest flight path between Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
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