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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Chattanooga, TN?

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 1962 miles / 3157 kilometers / 1705 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 2221 miles / 3575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 19 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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1962
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3157
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1705
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Distance from Chattanooga to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1961.566 miles
  • 3156.834 kilometers
  • 1704.554 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
  • 1957.249 miles
  • 3149.886 kilometers
  • 1700.803 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 Chattanooga to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to Santa Barbara generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chattanooga to Santa Barbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W
Destination 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