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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 6173 miles / 9934 kilometers / 5364 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6172.860 miles
  • 9934.255 kilometers
  • 5364.069 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
  • 6159.156 miles
  • 9912.201 kilometers
  • 5352.160 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 Beijing to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Beijing to Santa Barbara generates about 740 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 740 kilograms equals 1 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Santa Barbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
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