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How far is Macon, GA, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Macon (Middle Georgia Regional Airport) is 2081 miles / 3348 kilometers / 1808 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Macon (MCN) is 2347 miles / 3777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 42 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Middle Georgia Regional Airport

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2081
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Macon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2080.556 miles
  • 3348.330 kilometers
  • 1807.954 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
  • 2076.138 miles
  • 3341.220 kilometers
  • 1804.114 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 Macon?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Middle Georgia Regional Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Macon generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 499 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 Macon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN).

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 Middle Georgia Regional Airport
City: Macon, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCN
ICAO Code: KMCN
Coordinates: 32°41′34″N, 83°38′57″W