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How far is Salina, KS, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Salina (Salina Regional Airport) is 1266 miles / 2038 kilometers / 1100 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Salina (SLN) is 1530 miles / 2463 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 59 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Salina Regional Airport

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Distance from Santa Barbara to Salina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1266.181 miles
  • 2037.721 kilometers
  • 1100.281 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
  • 1263.571 miles
  • 2033.520 kilometers
  • 1098.013 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 Salina?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Salina Regional Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Salina generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Salina

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

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 Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″W