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

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

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Memphis (MEM) is 1883 miles / 3031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 6 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Memphis International Airport

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1694
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2726
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1472
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Memphis

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

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

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

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

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

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 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