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How far is Tampa, FL, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 2241 miles / 3606 kilometers / 1947 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tampa (TPA) is 2604 miles / 4191 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 19 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Santa Barbara to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2240.508 miles
  • 3605.748 kilometers
  • 1946.948 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
  • 2236.429 miles
  • 3599.184 kilometers
  • 1943.404 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tampa International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 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 Tampa

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

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W