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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 2198 miles / 3538 kilometers / 1910 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 2495 miles / 4015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 44 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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2198
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3538
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1910
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2198.231 miles
  • 3537.710 kilometers
  • 1910.211 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
  • 2193.397 miles
  • 3529.931 kilometers
  • 1906.010 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 Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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