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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 2008 miles / 3231 kilometers / 1744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 2384 miles / 3837 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 42 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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Distance from Saginaw to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2007.534 miles
  • 3230.812 kilometers
  • 1744.499 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
  • 2003.440 miles
  • 3224.224 kilometers
  • 1740.942 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 Saginaw to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Santa Barbara generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Saginaw MBS International Airport
City: Saginaw, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MBS
ICAO Code: KMBS
Coordinates: 43°31′58″N, 84°4′46″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