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

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 1749 miles / 2814 kilometers / 1519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 1957 miles / 3150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 30 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1748.529 miles
  • 2813.985 kilometers
  • 1519.430 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
  • 1744.667 miles
  • 2807.769 kilometers
  • 1516.074 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 Jackson to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Jackson to Santa Barbara generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″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