How far is Mesa, AZ, from Santa Barbara, CA?
The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 477 miles / 767 kilometers / 414 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Mesa (AZA) is 510 miles / 820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 26 minutes.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Mesa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Barbara to Mesa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 476.724 miles
- 767.213 kilometers
- 414.262 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- 475.754 miles
- 765.652 kilometers
- 413.419 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 Mesa?
The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Mesa?
The time difference between Santa Barbara and Mesa is 1 hour. Mesa is 1 hour ahead of Santa Barbara.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Mesa generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 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 Mesa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
Airport information
| Origin | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBA |
| ICAO Code: | KSBA |
| Coordinates: | 34°25′34″N, 119°50′23″W |
| Destination | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mesa, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AZA |
| ICAO Code: | KIWA |
| Coordinates: | 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W |