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How far is Pellston, MI, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) is 1992 miles / 3206 kilometers / 1731 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Pellston (PLN) is 2461 miles / 3960 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 16 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Pellston Regional Airport

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1992
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3206
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1731
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Pellston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1992.373 miles
  • 3206.414 kilometers
  • 1731.325 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
  • 1988.577 miles
  • 3200.304 kilometers
  • 1728.026 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 Pellston?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Pellston Regional Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Pellston Regional Airport (PLN)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Pellston generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 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 Pellston

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

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 Pellston Regional Airport
City: Pellston, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PLN
ICAO Code: KPLN
Coordinates: 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″W