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How far is Alpena, MI, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 2046 miles / 3293 kilometers / 1778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Alpena (APN) is 2501 miles / 4025 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 58 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Alpena County Regional Airport

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2046
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1778
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Alpena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2046.339 miles
  • 3293.263 kilometers
  • 1778.220 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
  • 2042.313 miles
  • 3286.785 kilometers
  • 1774.722 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 Santa Barbara to Alpena?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Alpena generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alpena County Regional Airport
City: Alpena, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: APN
ICAO Code: KAPN
Coordinates: 45°4′41″N, 83°33′37″W