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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 1878 miles / 3022 kilometers / 1632 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Indianapolis (IND) is 2134 miles / 3435 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 50 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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1878
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1877.804 miles
  • 3022.033 kilometers
  • 1631.767 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
  • 1873.729 miles
  • 3015.475 kilometers
  • 1628.226 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 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 Indianapolis

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

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 Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W