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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 2698 miles / 4342 kilometers / 2344 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 3169 miles / 5100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 18 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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2698
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4342
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Distance from Portland to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2697.752 miles
  • 4341.611 kilometers
  • 2344.282 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
  • 2691.783 miles
  • 4332.005 kilometers
  • 2339.095 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 Portland to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Portland to Santa Barbara generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 658 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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