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

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2135 miles / 3436 kilometers / 1855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Cordova (CDV) is 3505 miles / 5641 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 12 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Santa Barbara to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2134.773 miles
  • 3435.584 kilometers
  • 1855.067 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
  • 2133.239 miles
  • 3433.116 kilometers
  • 1853.734 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 Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Cordova generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 513 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 Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

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 Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
City: Cordova, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDV
ICAO Code: PACV
Coordinates: 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″W