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

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

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 1636 miles / 2633 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 42 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Santa Barbara

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

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

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

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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