How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Santa Barbara, CA?
The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2404 miles / 3869 kilometers / 2089 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3364 miles / 5414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 23 minutes.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Barbara to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2404.217 miles
- 3869.213 kilometers
- 2089.208 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- 2402.162 miles
- 3865.904 kilometers
- 2087.421 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Fairbanks generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBA |
| ICAO Code: | KSBA |
| Coordinates: | 34°25′34″N, 119°50′23″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |