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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 2272 miles / 3656 kilometers / 1974 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 2571 miles / 4138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 48 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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2272
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3656
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1974
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2271.631 miles
  • 3655.836 kilometers
  • 1973.993 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
  • 2266.563 miles
  • 3647.680 kilometers
  • 1969.589 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 Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Lynchburg generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 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 Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

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 Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W