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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 2353 miles / 3787 kilometers / 2045 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 2737 miles / 4405 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 39 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2353.131 miles
  • 3786.996 kilometers
  • 2044.815 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
  • 2347.874 miles
  • 3778.538 kilometers
  • 2040.247 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 Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Santa Barbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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