Distance between Santa Barbara, CA (SBA) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from Santa Barbara to San Francisco (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 262 miles / 422 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.
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How far is San Francisco from Santa Barbara?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Santa Barbara and San Francisco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 261.923 miles
- 421.524 kilometers
- 227.605 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 262.141 miles
- 421.876 kilometers
- 227.795 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 59 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Santa Barbara and San Francisco.
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Santa Barbara, CA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 61 kg (135 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBA |
| ICAO Code: | KSBA |
| Coordinates: | 34°25′34″N, 119°50′23″W |
| B | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight path
Shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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Santa Barbara (SBA) → San Francisco (SFO).
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