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

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

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 2219 miles / 3571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 17 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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1962
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3157
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1705
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Chattanooga

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Barbara to Chattanooga. 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 Santa Barbara to Chattanooga?

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

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

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Chattanooga 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 Santa Barbara to Chattanooga

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

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 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