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How far is Portland, ME, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2698 miles / 4342 kilometers / 2344 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Portland (PWM) is 3171 miles / 5104 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 22 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Santa Barbara to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2697.752 miles
  • 4341.611 kilometers
  • 2344.282 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
  • 2691.783 miles
  • 4332.005 kilometers
  • 2339.095 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Jetport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Portland generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 658 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 Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W