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How far is Skagway, AK, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1867 miles / 3005 kilometers / 1623 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Skagway (SGY) is 2819 miles / 4537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 17 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Skagway Airport

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1867
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3005
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1623
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1867.169 miles
  • 3004.917 kilometers
  • 1622.525 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
  • 1866.795 miles
  • 3004.315 kilometers
  • 1622.200 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 Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Skagway generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 453 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 Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

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 Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W