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How far is Joplin, MO, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 1432 miles / 2304 kilometers / 1244 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Joplin (JLN) is 1627 miles / 2618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 45 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Joplin Regional Airport

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Distance from Santa Barbara to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1431.569 miles
  • 2303.886 kilometers
  • 1243.999 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
  • 1428.441 miles
  • 2298.853 kilometers
  • 1241.281 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 Joplin?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Joplin generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Joplin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).

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 Joplin Regional Airport
City: Joplin, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JLN
ICAO Code: KJLN
Coordinates: 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″W