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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Meridian, MS?

The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 1796 miles / 2891 kilometers / 1561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 2033 miles / 3271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 38 minutes.

Meridian Regional Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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1796
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2891
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1561
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Distance from Meridian to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1796.258 miles
  • 2890.798 kilometers
  • 1560.906 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
  • 1792.487 miles
  • 2884.729 kilometers
  • 1557.629 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 Meridian to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Meridian to Santa Barbara generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″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