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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 1809 miles / 2911 kilometers / 1572 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 2093 miles / 3368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 10 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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1809
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2911
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1572
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Distance from Chicago to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1809.066 miles
  • 2911.409 kilometers
  • 1572.035 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
  • 1805.337 miles
  • 2905.409 kilometers
  • 1568.795 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 Chicago to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Santa Barbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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