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How far is Bethel, AK, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2599 miles / 4183 kilometers / 2259 nautical miles.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Santa Barbara to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2599.184 miles
  • 4182.980 kilometers
  • 2258.629 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
  • 2595.549 miles
  • 4177.131 kilometers
  • 2255.471 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Bethel Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Bethel generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Santa Barbara to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Bethel Airport (BET).

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 Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W