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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 6401 miles / 10301 kilometers / 5562 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6401.044 miles
  • 10301.482 kilometers
  • 5562.355 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
  • 6388.308 miles
  • 10280.986 kilometers
  • 5551.288 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 Shanghai to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 12 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Santa Barbara generates about 771 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 771 kilograms equals 1 701 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Santa Barbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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