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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1930 miles / 3107 kilometers / 1677 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2263 miles / 3642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 14 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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1930
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3107
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1677
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1930.355 miles
  • 3106.605 kilometers
  • 1677.433 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
  • 1926.408 miles
  • 3100.254 kilometers
  • 1674.003 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Grand Rapids generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 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 Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W