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How far is Destin, FL, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Destin (Destin Executive Airport) is 1961 miles / 3156 kilometers / 1704 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Destin (DSI) is 2226 miles / 3582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 24 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Destin Executive Airport

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Distance from Santa Barbara to Destin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1961.126 miles
  • 3156.127 kilometers
  • 1704.172 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
  • 1957.239 miles
  • 3149.871 kilometers
  • 1700.795 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 Destin?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Destin Executive Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Destin generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 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 Destin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI).

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 Destin Executive Airport
City: Destin, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSI
ICAO Code: KDTS
Coordinates: 30°24′0″N, 86°28′17″W