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

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 1694 miles / 2726 kilometers / 1472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 1884 miles / 3032 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 6 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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1694
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2726
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1472
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Distance from Memphis to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1693.576 miles
  • 2725.547 kilometers
  • 1471.678 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
  • 1689.850 miles
  • 2719.549 kilometers
  • 1468.439 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 Memphis to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Memphis to Santa Barbara generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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