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How far is Santa Barbara, CA, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is 455 miles / 732 kilometers / 395 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara (SBA) is 482 miles / 776 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 51 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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455
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Distance from Phoenix to Santa Barbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 454.780 miles
  • 731.898 kilometers
  • 395.193 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
  • 453.846 miles
  • 730.394 kilometers
  • 394.381 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 Phoenix to Santa Barbara?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Santa Barbara generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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

Airlines flying from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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