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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Montgomery, AL?

The distance between Montgomery (Montgomery Regional Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 1931 miles / 3108 kilometers / 1678 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montgomery (MGM) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 2181 miles / 3510 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 28 minutes.

Montgomery Regional Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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1931
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3108
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1678
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Distance from Montgomery to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1930.990 miles
  • 3107.626 kilometers
  • 1677.984 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
  • 1926.931 miles
  • 3101.095 kilometers
  • 1674.457 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 Montgomery to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Montgomery Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Montgomery to Santa Barbara generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Montgomery Regional Airport
City: Montgomery, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MGM
ICAO Code: KMGM
Coordinates: 32°18′2″N, 86°23′38″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